The #colors of #elements 🌈🔎 #shorts #light

When an electron transitions from a high energy level to a low energy level, it emits electromagnetic radiation, which includes photons (light particles). The energy of the photon is equal to the difference in energies of the energy levels, and it determines the color of the light particle. Photons with higher energies have shorter wavelengths and lean towards blues and violets, while photons with lower energies have longer wavelengths and lean towards reds. Every element emits a unique set of wavelengths, called the emission spectrum, and it can be seen using a diffraction grating. Stars and other objects of the universe are made up of multiple elements, but by studying the wavelengths they emit and absorb by a process known as spectroscopy, we can determine which elements dominate in their composition. This demo was presented (and her online debut) by Daniela Alvarez @tamu 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content! ➡️ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #lightspectrum #tamu #physics #science #foryou