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An electron in a hydrogen atom moves from level 3 to level 1. In a second hydrogen atom, an electron drops from level 2 to level 1. Which statement describes the most likely result?

A-The first atom emits light with more energy.
B-The second atom emits light with more energy.
C-The first and second atoms absorb energy without emitting light.
D-The first and second atoms emit light with the same amount of energy.

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i think the answer that you are looking for is B but im not a 100% sure

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the most appropriate answer is B ! as the wavelength of the first one is large and the second on is small , so energy of the first one will be lesser than the second one !
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