Question

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

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The electron absorbs energy as it moves to a lower energy level.
The electron absorbs energy as it moves to a higher energy level.
The electron releases energy as it moves to a higher energy level
The electron releases energy as it moves to a lower energy level.

Answer 1

An "excited state" is a condition where the electron has MORE energy. The "ground state" is the lowest energy level, where the electron has the minimum possible energy.

So, when an electron moves from an excited state to the ground state, it loses energy. The electron releases energy as it moves to the lowest energy level.

(last choice)

Answer 2

The electron releases energy as it moves to a lower energy level.- last choice