Compare the spectrum of the unknown gas collected at the bulb company

with the data in your table. Which gas is leaking into the lab? Make a claim
and support your claim with evidence.

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To determine which gas is leaking into the lab based on the spectrum of the unknown gas collected from the bulb company, we need to compare the spectral lines observed in the unknown gas with the spectral data of known gases.

Claim:

The gas leaking into the lab is likely (insert suspected gas here) based on the comparison of spectral lines.

Evidence:

  1. Comparison of Spectra:

    • The spectrum of the unknown gas shows distinct lines at the following wavelengths:
      • (List specific wavelengths observed in unknown spectrum, e.g., 500 nm, 600 nm, etc.)
    • In the spectral data table, (insert suspected gas here) has corresponding lines at these same wavelengths:
      • (List any corresponding wavelengths from the known gas spectrum, e.g., 500 nm, 600 nm, etc.)
  2. Identifying Unique Peaks:

    • The unique peaks at (insert unique wavelength) in the unknown spectrum match those found only in the spectrum of (suspected gas), indicating a strong likelihood that this is the gas present.
  3. Absence of Other Gases:

    • Other gases in the comparison table do not show similar spectral lines with the same intensity or pattern, which strengthens the argument that (suspected gas) is the source of the leak.
  4. Experimental Conditions:

    • The conditions under which the gas was collected (temperature, pressure, etc.) are consistent with typical behavior for (insert suspected gas), further supporting the identification.

Conclusion:

Based on the spectral analysis comparing the unknown gas with known gases, the evidence suggests that (insert suspected gas) is leaking into the lab. Further testing, such as sampling and analysis of gas composition, may be warranted to confirm the identification and assess any potential safety concerns.