Why are plants - mostly - green?

This seems like such a simple question, but the answer takes us from a quiet forest walk into the strange world of quantum mechanics. In this video, we explore why most plants around the world share the same colour, how sunlight creates colour, what chlorophyll actually does, and why electrons can only absorb very specific amounts of energy. Along the way we'll look at: • Why leaves reflect green light • How colour really works • The nature of visible light and wavelengths • Photosynthesis and chlorophyll • Electron energy levels • Quantum mechanics and the surprisingly strange behaviour of electrons Most explanations stop at "because of chlorophyll." But that only raises another question: why does chlorophyll absorb red and blue light while reflecting green? The answer lies deep within the quantum structure of molecules and the rules that govern the behaviour of electrons. So if you've ever looked at a forest, a meadow, or even your lawn and wondered why nature seems so fond of green, this video is for you. ___________________________ I’m NOT sponsored (by anyone) but I do get asked for these details quite often. Thumbnail. Burrington Ham Car Park, Mendips. Gear. Gillet - North Face Shirt - Halley Hanson Trousers - North Face Footwear - Merrell