My understanding of colour is that atoms in a particular object will absorb certain wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, and the scattered wavelengths give the object its colour. The absorbed wavelengths contribute to lattice vibrations, increasing the kinetic energy and raising the objects temperature. Is this correct?
What is the sequence of events when a solution of particular atoms is sprayed through a Bunsen burner? I don't understand this. In this case is the colour seen a result of electrons moving up and then back down energy levels?
