Students in a Grade 11 chemistry class wrapped up their first unit (Structure 1) by exploring the science behind colorful phenomena like flame tests and neon lights. By conducting flame tests with various metallic cations, they observed how different elements emit specific colors of light. This hands-on experience reinforced their understanding of electron transitions and how excited electrons release energy as light when returning to their ground state. The investigation made the science behind the colors in our world more tangible.
