10 Questions
What is the function of a photometer?
Measuring light intensity
Which instrument measures the absorption of monochromatic light by selecting a band from a spectrum?
Spectrophotometer
What does transmittance (T) measure in the context of light?
Transmitted light
According to Beer's law, how does absorbance vary with the concentration of a solution?
Absorbance is inversely proportional to the concentration
What does absorbance (A) measure in terms of monochromatic light in a sample?
Light absorption
Which surface is able to scatter light and produce a spectrum when cut with parallel grooves?
Diffraction grating
What is the main purpose of a spectrophotometer?
Measure light absorption
In molecular absorption, what does transmittance (T) represent?
% of transmitted light
What kind of relationship does Beer's law imply between concentration and absorbance?
Linear relationship
What type of molecules absorb specific light energy in molecular absorption?
Specific molecules or molecular compounds
Test your knowledge on light diffraction and color perception. Explore how light behaves when passing by the edge of an opaque body and how different wavelengths create a spectrum of colors when hitting a surface.
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