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How would the number of electrons or the energy level the electrons are in affect the color of the light emitted?

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Feb 26, 2016

#E = hf#

Explanation:

#E# is the difference in energy level of the electron.

#f# is the frequency of the EM radiation, which is related to the color if it falls in the visible part of the spectrum.

#h# is the Planck's constant, which is named after the guy who created this equation.

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