A limitation Emission spectra can be used to determine the elements present in the sample, However, because compdunds have to be decomposed into gaseous atoms (by high-temperature flames or electrical discharges), emission spectra tell us nothing about the nature of the compounds in which the elements were present. Consequently atomic emission spectroscopy is of little use in identifying organic compounds, ecause they contain only five major elements (GH,O,N,8) ‘An atomic emission spectometr wih a plasma source (in the top \window); below itis the sample handing system {to pump sample Solution into the plasma to atomise it and to excite the atoms; the ‘monochromator and detector are behind the grey cover near the 1's face Exercises sample in tur in aflame and recorded its emission spectrum between 300 and | and oovastonaly weak nes do notshow irs | sapeal TL ° ae ft } Sample 6[ |] (ea I , 300°” 360 450 S00 séo 800 11 The emission spectra in the region 350 to 600 nm of two unknown samples showed lines at: a 958, 361, 408, 421, 425, 427, 429, 496 and 521 nm b 361, 468, 481, 511, 515, 522 and 578 nm Use the emission spectra in Figures 6.12 and 18.15 to determine which elements are present in the unknown samples. Note the warning at the end of Exercise 10. 12 A chemist prepared some lithium metal, and to check its purity determined its emission spectrum between 350 and 650 nm. Emission lines were observed at 610, 588, 497, 460 and 408 nm. Use Figures 6.12 and 15.15 to determine which, if any, impurities are present,‘807, 389, 413, 455, 493, 54, 878, 614; ceo 326,840, 847,363,468, dB, 310, BA 0, ir, 518, 57,565,088 |! ‘301, 302, 357, 361, 29, 520, 5 325, 927,511,