Chemistry Journal

2.02 Electromagnetic Radiation

Driving Question: How does the nature of particles, waves, and energy explain phenomena such
as lightning?

Key Ideas and Terms Notes

Define frequency.
FQ: In what ways do electrons act as particles and waves?
Define waves.
Describe Max Planck’s
discoveries.
What did Albert Einstein
add to Planck’s
hypothesis?
Define quanta.
Explain the dual nature of
electrons.
FQ: What are the characteristics of waves?
Define radiation.
What are the properties of
all waves?
Define electromagnetic
wave. Where can it travel?
Draw a wave. Label and
define the parts of the
wave.

Describe wavelength.
How is frequency defined
and measured?
How are wavelength and
frequency related?
Draw examples showing Shorter Wavelength and High Longer Wavelength and Low
wavelength and Frequency Frequency
frequency.

What does Hertz (Hz)

measure?
Describe a wave’s period.
How is it measured?
FQ: What are the different forms of electromagnetic radiation?
Define electromagnetic
radiation (EMR).
How do different forms of
EMR travel?
Interactive: Electromagnetic Spectrum
Radio waves Description:

Source:
Detection:
Microwaves Description:

Source:
Detection:
Infrared radiation Description:

Source:
Detection:
Visible light Description:
 Source:
Detection:
Ultraviolet light Description:

Source:
Detection:
X-rays Description:

Source:
Detection:
Gamma rays Description:

Source:
Detection:
FQ: What is the relationship between speed, wavelength, and frequency of a wave?
Wavelength is measured
in what units?
Define the variables of the
equation:
c = λf
What is the wavelength of
microwaves that have a
frequency of 1.00 × 1010
Hz?
Be sure to record any extra helpful notes, vocabulary terms, and practice sample problems.