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Chemistry

Emission Spectroscopy

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Emission spectroscopy can detect elements at concentrations as low as parts per billion, and astronomers use it to determine the chemical composition of stars billions of light-years away.

Why this is interesting

You've seen the dazzling colors of fireworks—but did you know each metal's signature hue comes from electrons jumping between hidden energy levels? That's emission spectroscopy at work.