When Looking at a Pigmented Object, the Color We See

question 18

Multiple Choice

When looking at a pigmented object, the color we see is the wavelengths that ________.

• A)are absorbed by the pigmented object
• B)are reflected or transmitted by the pigmented object
• C)have been raised to an excited state by the pigmented object
• D)the pigmented object created after interacting with sunlight

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Definitions:

Sealed System

A closed environment where no matter is allowed to enter or leave, typically used in reference to thermodynamic systems.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed in solution when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a vital role in the carbonation of soft drinks, the respiratory gas exchange, and the acid-base balance in the body.

Missing Material

Materials or items that are unaccounted for or lost in a situation or inventory.

Atomic Theory

A scientific theory that proposes matter is composed of discrete units called atoms, serving as the foundation for our understanding of chemical reactions and the properties of elements and compounds.