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When an electron is moved to a higher energy level,after absorption, the quantum no longer exists as a separate entity -- its energy has been seamlessly integrated ...into the orbital energy of the electron. If the electon absorbs another quantum, that is likewise integrated seamlessly. if the electron drops down a level toward the nucleus, it emits some of its energy as a quantum, outside the electron, that quantum exists as a photon (electromagnetic radiation). inside an electron, there are no separate or independent quanta. in case of an annihilation, ALL the energy of the electron turns into one quantum (and all the energy of the positron into another quantum).If i didn't do a good job of explaining this, please post in the DiscBrd AND send me a private message, and i will try to clarify.
The principal quantum number (n) defines the main energy level or shell of an electron in an atom. It determines the average distance of the electron from the nucleus, as well as the energy of the electron. The higher the principal quantum number, the higher the energy level and the greater the distance from the nucleus.
This electron is called excited.
The principal energy level is the main energy level of an electron in an atom, designated by the quantum number "n." It indicates the approximate energy and distance of an electron from the nucleus. The higher the principal energy level, the higher the energy and distance of the electron from the nucleus.
When an electron gets excited, energy is absorbed to move the electron to a higher energy level. This absorbed energy gets released when the electron returns to its original energy level, emitting electromagnetic radiation such as light.
The principal quantum number (n) is related to the size and energy of the orbital. It indicates the main energy level of an electron and correlates with the average distance of the electron from the nucleus. A higher principal quantum number corresponds to a larger orbital size and higher energy.
Light or photons are little packets of energy. When this energy is absorbed by an electron it boots the electrons energy and the electron jumps to a higher orbital shell position (which must be vacant of its electron). The electron can only do this when the energy needed for the jump and the energy in the incoming photon match. Thus specific colours of light are absorbed depending on the element present.
The first quantum number, known as the principal quantum number (n), provides information about the energy level or shell in which an electron is located in an atom. It indicates the distance of the electron from the nucleus, with larger values of n corresponding to higher energy levels farther from the nucleus.
When an electron moves from a lower to a higher energy level, it absorbs energy and jumps to a higher orbit. This process is known as excitation. The electron can then release this absorbed energy as light when it moves back down to a lower energy level.
The electron absorbs energy and moves to a higher energy level. This process is known as excitation. The electron can then release the absorbed energy by emitting a photon and returning to a lower energy state.