When a Gas Is So Dense That Most of Its

question 12

Short Answer

When a gas is so dense that most of its electrons are not free to change their energies, it is called _______________.

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Definitions:

IR Spectrum

An infrared spectrum, a graph displaying the absorption of infrared radiation by a substance at different frequencies, useful in identifying molecular structures.

Peak Intensity

A measure of the strength or amplitude of a peak in a spectrum, indicating the relative quantity of the analyte present.

IR Spectrometer

An instrument used to measure the infrared light absorbance or transmittance of a substance, providing information about molecular vibrations.

Infrared Wavelength

Electromagnetic radiation wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves, used in heating, remote controls, and night vision.