So platinum is a transition metal. In general transition metals are reducers, which means they can give the electrons they have, to the sodium atoms. Also in chemistry we look at sub orbitals rather that shells(2,8,8). So due to the energy from heat, the d orbital split as electrons move to a higher energy level. Some of the electrons are given to the sodium ions and therefore the flame changes colour to yellow.
The excitation of the electrons is caused by them getting energy and so moving up an energy level. This energy is released and the electron returns to it's original state. The energy released, however, does not release in the same direction, but in different/various directions. Therefore the colour of the light changes as some energy is released in the surrounding.
Answer:
CH4
Explanation:
The number of moles of carbon and hydrogen has been given as follows:
C = 0.300 mol
H = 1.20 mol
Next, we divide each mole value by the smallest (0.300)
C = 0.300 ÷ 0.300 = 1
H = 1.20 ÷ 0.300 = 4
The empirical ratio of Carbon and Hydrogen is 1:4, hence, the empirical formula is CH4
