Excited electrons and History of the Atom

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What must an electron do to transition from ground state to an excited state?

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Absorb energy.

Front

What term describes an atom that has gained energy beyond its normal state?

Back

Excited.

Front

What is the term for electrons that are in lower energy levels and stable?

Back

Ground state.

Front

What does the emission spectrum represent?

Back

The light emitted by electrons when they return to lower energy states.

Front

What happens when electrons return from a high energy state to a low energy state?

Back

Light is emitted.

Front

What is the significance of the ground state in atomic structure?

Back

It represents the lowest energy configuration of electrons in an atom.

Front

How does energy absorption affect electron configuration in an atom?

Back

It allows electrons to move to higher energy levels, resulting in an excited state.

Front

What is the relationship between energy levels and electron stability?

Back

Electrons in lower energy levels are more stable than those in higher energy levels.

Front

What is the process called when an electron moves to a higher energy level?

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Excitation.

Front

What is the role of photons in the excitation and emission of electrons?

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Photons provide the energy needed for excitation and are emitted when electrons return to lower energy levels.