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Hydrogen spectrum balmer lines flame emissions, Hydrogen spectrum balmer lines, Flame emissions – Ocean Optics Overture User Manual

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Hydrogen spectrum Balmer lines

Calculation of the Rydberg constant from the Balmer series lines. Match to Fraunhofer lines.

Flame emissions

Heating foods that contain sodium or potassium with a hot blue Bunsen flame produces line spectra. Try
potato snacks and a banana. Many foods contain potassium. Now you can find out which ones by
spectroscopic analysis.