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Scientists analyze emission spectra to identify specific elements. Scientists identify elements in stars using spectral patterns. Evaluate the spectrum of mystery stars and then select the elements present. Click "Did I get it right?" to check your answer. If correct continue on to the next star, otherwise go back and select the correct elements.

Interactive exercise. Assistance may be required. Stellar Spectra

Interactive exercise. Assistance may be required. Drag the name of the element to the appropriate emmission pattern:

Source of images in drag-and-drop activity:

Visible Specturm of neon, Jan Homann, Wikimedia Commons
Visible Specturm of helium, Jan Homann, Wikimedia Commons
Visible Specturm of hydrogen, Jan Homann, Wikimedia Commons