Which best explains what happens when an electron moves from an excited state to the ground state?

A) The electron absorbs energy as it moves to a lower energy level.

B) The electron absorbs energy as it moves to a higher energy level.

C) The electron releases energy as it moves to a higher energy level.

D) The electron releases energy as it moves to a lower energy level.

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Chemistry

Kaila Lowery

29 January, 08:50

Which best explains what happens when an electron moves from an excited state to the ground state?

A) The electron absorbs energy as it moves to a lower energy level.

B) The electron absorbs energy as it moves to a higher energy level.

C) The electron releases energy as it moves to a higher energy level.

D) The electron releases energy as it moves to a lower energy level.

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Leroy Steele · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer is D. When an electron moves from an excited state, kinetic energy of the electron is high, to the ground state, kinetic energy of the electron is low, the electron releases energy as it moves to the lower energy level. It releases some of the energy it contains in order to match other electrons in that level.