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Which term refers to the energy emitted when an electron moves from a higher energy level to a lower one?

a. proton
b. neutron
c. photon
d. electron

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When a electron from a higher energy level moves to the orbit of a lower energy shell its called a photon.
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When it switches to a lower orbital, the atom emits energy in the form of photons. Your answer is C.
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