How do scientists know what spectral lines belong to which compound? Zbigniew KomalaChrzanow, Poland Each atom and molecule has its own fingerprint that, like yours, is unique. But unlike yours, this fingerprint is made of light. Elements and compounds emit identifying sets of “colors,” or wavelengths, of light. (“Colors” is in quotes here because theContinue reading “How does spectroscopy work?”
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