The ____________________ of the Sun Is Composed of Ionized Gas

question 101

Short Answer

The ____________________ of the Sun is composed of ionized gas and produces a continuous spectrum with a superimposed emission spectrum.

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Definitions:

Broad Absorption

In spectroscopy, it indicates a wide range of wavelengths over which a substance absorbs electromagnetic radiation.

IR Absorption

A technique used to identify and study chemicals by measuring the absorption of infrared radiation at different wavelengths.

IR Spectroscopy

A technique used for identifying and studying chemicals by analyzing the infrared light absorbed, emitted, or scattered by the sample.

O-H Stretch

A vibrational mode in infrared spectroscopy indicating the presence of an O-H bond, useful in identifying alcohols, phenols, and acids.