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An electron in a boron atom makes a transition from the fifth excited state to the third excited state. Does the atom become ionized as a result?

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Answer:

No

Step-by-step explanation:

An atom becomes ionized if it loses or gaining electrons. In this case, the total electrons doesn't change → the atom doesn't become ionized.

By moving of electrons from outer orbit to inner orbit → atom absorbs energy

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