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An electron moved from a higher energy level to a lower energy level. What most likely happened during the transition?

A photon was released.
A photon was absorbed.
A fixed amount of energy was absorbed.
A random amount of energy was released.

User Dmitry Volokh
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Answer: A)

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Answer:

As electrons move from higher-energy to lower-energy levels, energy in the atom is released in the form of photons.

I) A photon was released.

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