Question

An electron in a hydrogen atom moves from level 1 to level 4. The electron then drops from level 4 to level 2. Which statement describes the most likely result?

A. The energy absorbed in the first move equals the energy released in the second move.
B. The energy absorbed in the first move is greater than the energy released in the second move.
C. The energy released in the first move equals the energy absorbed in the second move.
D. The energy released in the first move is greater than the energy absorbed in the second move.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

The energy absorbed in the first move is greater than the energy released in the second move.

Answer 2

B. The energy absorbed in the first move is greater than the energy released in the second move.

Step-by-step explanation:

It takes large amounts of energy for a electron to jump energy levels and the further it moves, the more it takes.