11 Nov 2021
Problem 73
Page 338
Section: Challenge Problems
Chapter 8: Periodic Properties of the Elements
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11 Nov 2021
Given information
A carbon atom can absorb radiation of various wavelengths with resulting changes in its electronic configuration.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
When any element is radiated with the light of a certain wavelength, it absorbs the light and the electrons from the valence orbital gets excited to the next one.
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