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using corrosive chemicals, for viewing via electron microscope than preparation of slides for viewing using a light microscope. However, "false-colour" electron micrographs are common - and can be very beautiful!Preparation of specimens : Generally involves harsher processes, e.g. Electron microscopes produce greyscale (sometimes called "black and white") images. Size: Light microscopes are smaller and lighter, so are easier to move and set-up.Cost / Availability: Light microscopes are less expensive than electron microscopes.Radiation Type: Light microscopes use light (approx wavelength 400-700 nm), electron microscopes use beams of electrons (approx equivalent wavelength 1 nm).Control of image formation : Light via glass lenses, beams of electrons can be focused using electromagnets due to negative charge on electrons.Resolution*: Electron microscopes have much higher resolution than light microscopesMagnification*: Electron microscopes have much higher magnification than light microscopesColour Images: Light microscopes form images including the range of wavelengths (colours) provided by the light source - but remember that the colours seen are often due to stains rather than the actual colours present in nature).