The Synthesis of "atomic spectra"

Discover the unique light "fingerprint" of elements. Learn how emission spectra help us identify the chemical makeup of stars, materials, and more.

An explanation of absorption spectra and how these unique "fingerprints" of elements are used to analyze materials from distant stars to our own planet.

Discover what an atomic number is, why it's the unique identifier for every chemical element, and how it organizes the entire periodic table.

Discover spectroscopy, the science of analyzing light to reveal the chemical makeup of stars, planets, and galaxies. Learn why it's key to JWST's discoveries.

Discover what atomic weight is, how it's calculated using isotopes, and why it's a fundamental concept in chemistry and the periodic table.

A concise explanation of atomic radius, its trends on the periodic table, and why this fundamental property of matter is so important in science.

An explanation of the fundamental scientific theory that all matter is composed of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms.

Learn what atomic mass means, how it's determined from an element's isotopes, and why this core concept of chemistry is so important.

An essential guide to the atom, the fundamental unit of matter. Understand its structure, its relevance in modern science, and its impact on daily life.

A simple explanation of ionization, the process of creating charged atoms, why it's a key scientific concept, and its impact on technology and health.