Question

#1: If an electron gains energy, what may happen to it?

A. It may move to a higher energy level.

B. It may drop to a lower energy level.

C. It will never change location

Answer 1

If an electron gains energy, it may A. Move to a higher energy level. It excites the electron and moves it to a higher energy level.

Answer 2

A.
By absorbing energy, electrons are able to transition to higher energy levels.