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Electromagnetic radiation propagates as both electrical and magnetic waves called photons. It comes in a spectrum with varying wavelengths and frequencies, imparting different characteristics. Examples include x-rays, visible light, infrared light, and radio waves. Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium, propagate at the speed of light, are transverse, and carry energy and momentum.

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Chemistry

Electromagnetic radiation propagates as both electrical and magnetic waves called photons. It comes in a spectrum with varying wavelengths and frequencies, imparting different characteristics. Examples include x-rays, visible light, infrared light, and radio waves. Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium, propagate at the speed of light, are transverse, and carry energy and momentum.

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CHEMISTRY PPT

ELECTROMAGNETIC
RADIATION
Electromagnetic Radiation
Electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy that
propagates as both electrical and magnetic waves
traveling in packets of energy called photons. There
is a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation with
variable wavelengths and frequency, which in turn
imparts different characteristics. Examples of
energy within the electromagnetic spectrum include
x-rays (most widely clinically used to treat
malignant lesions), visible light, infrared light, and
radio waves
01 CHARACTERISTICS OF
EM WAVES
1) They do not require a medium for propagation.

2) They propagate in vacuum with a speed of


3.0×108 ms.

3)EM waves are transverse in nature.

4) They are not deflected by electric and magnetic fields.

5)EM waves get polarized.

6)They carry energy and momentum


W AV E L E N G T H AMPLITUDE FREQUENCY

Amplitude refers to the maximum Frequency is the number of wave


Wavelength (λ) represents the
displacement of a wave from its cycles that occur per second,
distance between successive
equilibrium position. It represents measured in Hertz (Hz) or cycles
crests or troughs of a wave. It the distance from the middle of per second. It determines how
is the length of one complete the wave to the crest or trough. many times a wave oscillates
cycle of oscillation. Wavelength Amplitude provides information within a given time frame.
and frequency (ν) are related about the brightness or intensity Frequency (ν) and energy (E) is
by the equation c = λν, where of a wave relative to other waves. directly proportional, as indicated
‘c’ is the speed of light. Shorter Larger amplitudes indicate higher by the equation E = hν, where ‘h’ is
wavelengths correspond to energy levels, while smaller Planck’s constant (6.62607 x 10-
higher frequencies and higher amplitudes correspond to lower 34). Higher frequencies correspond
energy levels. energy levels. to higher energy levels.
What is an Emission Spectrum
When energy is absorbed by electrons of an atom, electrons move from lower energy
levels to higher energy levels. These excited electrons have to radiate energy to return
to ground states from the excited state, which is unstable. The emission spectrum is
formed by the frequencies of this emitted light.

What is an Absorption Spectrum


When energy is absorbed by electrons of an atom, electrons move from lower energy
levels to higher energy levels. These excited electrons have to radiate energy to return
to ground states from the excited state, which is unstable. The emission spectrum is
formed by the frequencies of this emitted light.
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