There are many web-based options for trying to visualize atomic orbitals. These are links to a few of them that I recommend to help in learning about them
Purpose
The goal of this lab is to examine the spectra of different elements and determine the identity of an unknown substance
Procedure Notes
- using the spectrometer, record the spectrum for each element
- be as careful as possible in identifying prominent lines in each spectrum
- do the same for the unknown substance
Processing
- compare the known elements to the known spectra (online in many locations – example)
- Then, determine the identity of the unknown element.
- write results in the LNB and post summary of findings on Tumblr
