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Link line spectra to discrete energy levels.
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Electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena
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Energy levels and photon emission
Aqa A Level PhysicsParticles and radiation
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Link line spectra to discrete energy levels
- This point belongs to Electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena, especially Energy levels and photon emission.
- You need to be able to link line spectra to discrete energy levels.
- The key ideas to know are energy level.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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