Question

When an atom absorbs energy

A) there is an explosion.

B) one or more electrons will move to a lower energy orbit

C) one or more electrons will move to a higher energy orbit

D) colored light is produced.

Answer 1

An atom changes from a ground state to an excited state by taking on energy from its surroundings in a process called absorption. The electron absorbs the energy and jumps to a higher energy level. In the reverse process, emission, the electron returns to the ground state by releasing the extra energy it absorbed.

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so it's c I agree with the person.

Answer 2

c

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