Tag: Chromophores

Screenshot 2024 11 20 150912 Chromophores: Definition, Characteristics, Types, and Applications
Nov 20

Chromophores: Definition, Characteristics, Types, and Applications

A chromophore is a part of a molecule responsible for its color by absorbing light in the ultraviolet (UV), visible, or infrared (IR) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. It contains electrons that undergo electronic transitions when exposed to light of specific wavelengths, resulting in absorption. Characteristics of Chromophores 1. Conjugated Systems: Chromophores often contain conjugated […]

Screenshot 2024 11 20 150406 Electronic Transitions
Nov 20

Electronic Transitions

Electronic transitions are the movements of electrons between energy levels (orbitals) in a molecule or atom when they absorb or emit energy, such as photons of light. These transitions form the basis of techniques like UV-visible spectroscopy and are critical in understanding the optical and electronic properties of materials. Types of Electronic Transitions Electronic transitions […]