Question

exam 2: periodicity & electron configuration/em spectrum
which of the following lists electromagnetic waves in order of increasing frequency (low to high)?
frequency in hz
wavelength in nm
gamma, ultraviolet, infrared, radio
radio, infrared, ultraviolet, gamma
infrared, ultraviolet, radio, gamma
gamma, radio, ultraviolet, infrared

Explanation:

Step1: Recall EM - wave frequency order

The electromagnetic waves in order of increasing frequency are radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X - rays, gamma rays.

Answer:

radio, infrared, ultraviolet, gamma