What happens to the Spectral lines of a Gas if its Atoms become Ionized? How do Atoms become Ionized?

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What happens to the Spectral lines of a Gas if its Atoms become Ionized? How do Atoms become Ionized?

2007-09-23 16:58:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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Hi. Ionization strips an electron (or more) from an atom. This happens when energy is applied sufficient to 'pull' an electron off of the atom. The spectral lines reflect this as a change in the emission/absorption line Oxygen III is a good example.

2007-09-23 17:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋