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An electron na hydrogen atom moves from level to level 4 The electron then drops from level 4 to level 2. Which statement

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The energy absorbed in the first move equals the energy released in the second move
The energy absorbed in the first move is greater than the energy released in the second move
The energy released in the first move equals the energy absorbed in the second move
The energy released in the first move is greater than the energy absorbed in the second move

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Answer:

The energy absorbed in the first move is greater than the energy released in the second move.

Step-by-step explanation:

The greater the level number the greater the energy.

A movement up a level requires energy so energy id absorbed.

Dropping down a level releases energy.

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