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Loren Booda
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The noble gases when electrically stimulated emit different visible wavelengths. Can they be combined for a greater variety of coloration?
Noble gases are a group of chemical elements that are odorless, colorless, and have low chemical reactivity. The six noble gases are helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon.
Fluorescence is the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation. It is caused by the absorption of energy, which excites electrons in the atoms of the substance, causing them to emit light as they return to their ground state.
Noble gases exhibit fluorescence because they have low chemical reactivity and high ionization energies, which allows them to retain their electrons in the excited state for longer periods of time. This leads to a longer emission of light and the characteristic fluorescence glow.
Noble gases fluorescence has many applications in scientific research, such as in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. It can also be used to study the properties of materials, as well as in medical imaging and lighting technology.
No, noble gases fluorescence is not harmful as it does not involve the emission of harmful radiation. However, some noble gases, such as radon, can be radioactive and may pose health hazards if inhaled in large quantities.