5.06 Electromagnetic Spectrum Lab Report
Instructions: In this virtual lab, you will use a virtual spectrometer to analyze astronomical bodies in space. Record your hypothesis and spectrometric results in the lab report below. You will submit your completed report to your instructor.
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Name and Title:
Include your name, the instructor's name, the date, and the name of the lab.
Title of Lab Electromagnetic Spectrum Lab Report
Student Name
Instructor
Date
MISSION OBJECTIVE:
Objectives(s):
Scientists can analyze spectrometric patterns to determine which elements are present within objects in space. Your mission is to analyze the absorption patterns produced by newly discovered moons and planets.
MISSION PREP:
Identifying Absorption Spectrums
Practice Problems: Review the unknown spectrums presented in the virtual lab. Match it with one of the six known spectrums provided in the virtual activity.
Unknown Spectrum One
Unknown Spectrum Two
Unknown Spectrum Three
Unknown Spectrum Four
Unknown Spectrum Five
Unknown Spectrum Six
MISSION GO!
Hypothesis:
In this section, please include the predictions you developed during your lab activity. These statements reflect your predicted outcomes for the experiment.
Moon One contains the elements __________ and _________.
Moon Two contains the elements __________ and _________.
Planet One contains the elements __________ and _________.
Planet Two contains the elements __________ and _________.
Data:
Record the elements present in each unknown astronomical object. Be sure to indicate “yes” or “no” for each element.
Hydrogen Helium Lithium Sodium Carbon Nitrogen
Moon One
Moon Two
Planet One
Planet Two
Conclusion:
Your conclusion will include a summary of the lab results and an interpretation of the results. Please write in complete sentences.
1. Using two to three sentences, summarize what you investigated and observed in this lab.
2. What are the independent variable/s (what you control) and dependent variable/s (what changes because of the independent variable) of your activity?
Independent
Variable:
Dependent
Variable:
3. Astronomers use a wide variety of technology to explore space and the electromagnetic spectrum; why do you believe it is essential to use many types of equipment when studying space?
4. If carbon was the most common element found in the moons and planets, what element is missing that would make them similar to Earth? Explain why. (Hint: Think about the carbon cycle.)
5. We know that the electromagnetic spectrum uses wavelengths and frequencies to determine a lot about outer space. How does it help us find out the make-up of stars?
6. Why might it be useful to determine the elements that a planet or moon is made up of?
