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As an electron in an atom moves from the ground state to the excited state, the electron...?

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Absorbs energy

Step-by-step explanation:

As an electron in an atom moves from the ground state to the excited state, the electron absorbs energy.

Electrons moves around in permissible orbits around the nucleus of an atom.

  • An electron in a certain energy level has a definite amount of energy associated with it at that level.
  • When an electron in ground state absorbs energy, it moves to a higher energy level.
  • When an electron in excited state loses energy, it moves to a lower energy level.

The transition of electrons from one level to another involves loss or gain of energy.

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