Overview
1. What is electron configuration?
2. How is the light emitted by an atom related to its electron configuration?
Post-Lab Questions
1. Write out the electron configurations for each of the following elements. Potassium is already done
as an example for you. HINT: The periodic table is very helpful and can be used as a guide.
2. What is the approximate wavelength of light emitted by each of the salts?
3. Why does a salt compound give off light or a colored flame when burned?
4. Did sodium chloride and potassium chloride give off similar colors? Why or why not?