Question

Which electron transition in an excited atom results in a release of energy? first shell to the third shell second shell to the fourth shell third shell to the fourth shell fourth shell to the second shell?

Answer 1

fourth shell to the second shell

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Answer 2

fourth shell to the second shell

Step-by-step explanation:

When an electron of an atom moves from a lower energy shell to a higher energy shell (such as 1st shell to the 3rd shell), it absorbs energy through a specific wavelength of electromagnetic wave equivalent to the difference in energy levels of the electron shells.

Conversely, when the electron jumps from a higher electron shell to a lower one (such as in this case) it releases energy, in the form a specific wavelength of electromagnetic wave, equivalent to the difference in energy levels between the two electron shells.