Excited Electrons

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What is the electron configuration of an element?

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The arrangement of electrons in an atom's energy levels, which determines its chemical properties and behavior.

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

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Absorb energy.

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What happens when an electron drops from a higher to a lower energy level?

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It emits light.

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What is the ground state of an electron?

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The lowest energy state of an electron in an atom, where it is stable.

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Where are valence electrons located in an atom?

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On the outermost energy level.

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What is an excited state of an electron?

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A state where an electron has absorbed energy and moved to a higher energy level.

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What is emission spectra?

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The spectrum of light emitted by an element when its electrons transition from higher to lower energy levels.

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Why do different elements produce different emission spectra?

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Each element has a unique electron configuration.

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What is the role of energy absorption in electron transitions?

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Energy absorption allows electrons to move to higher energy levels.

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What occurs during the process of ionization?

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An electron is completely removed from an atom, resulting in a charged ion.