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When electrons absorb energy, they can transition to a higher energy level or orbital within an atom, a process known as excitation. This energy can come from various sources, such as heat, light, or electrical energy. Once the electron is in this excited state, it may eventually release energy and return to its original state, often emitting light in the process. This phenomenon is fundamental in various applications, including fluorescence and the operation of lasers.
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What is needed to excite electrons?
For example when the electron absorb energy.
Can free electron absorb photon?
Yes, free electrons can absorb photons. When a photon interacts with a free electron, it can transfer its energy to the electron, causing it to move to a higher energy level or even be ejected from the material. This process is the basis for various phenomena such as photoelectric effect and Compton scattering.
When an electron in the ground state absorbs energy what happens?
jumps to the a higher orbital. This is only possible if the energy it absorbed is large enough to let it jump the gap. If the energy is not large enough for the electron to jump that gap, the electron is forbidden to absorb any of that energy.
What has to happen before you can move to a new energy level in the electron cloud?
An electron must absorb or release a specific amount of energy, typically in the form of a photon, to move to a new energy level in the electron cloud. This process is known as electron excitation or de-excitation.
What do you call an atom if you move an electron in an atom from a low energy level to a higher energy level within the atom?
When you move an electron in an atom from a lower energy level to a higher energy level, it is called an electron excitation. This process requires the electron to absorb energy to move to a higher energy state.
What is needed to excite electrons?
For example when the electron absorb energy.
Would an electron have to absorb or release energy to jump from the second energy level to the third level?
Electrons are attracted to the nucleus of the atom of which they are a part; this is because of the electrostatic force between the negatively charged electron and the positively charged nucleus. Therefore it takes energy in order to pull an electron farther away from the nucleus and to enable it to remain at a greater distance. This is exactly the same phenomenon as raising a heavy object such as, let us say, a bowling ball, to a greater elevation. It takes energy to do it, since you have to overcome the force of gravity.
Can free electron absorb photon?
Yes, free electrons can absorb photons. When a photon interacts with a free electron, it can transfer its energy to the electron, causing it to move to a higher energy level or even be ejected from the material. This process is the basis for various phenomena such as photoelectric effect and Compton scattering.
Would have to happen in order for an electron in energy level 3 to move to energy level 4?
The atom would have to absorb energy.
When an electron gets excited is energy released or absorbed?
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.
When an electron in the ground state absorbs energy what happens?
jumps to the a higher orbital. This is only possible if the energy it absorbed is large enough to let it jump the gap. If the energy is not large enough for the electron to jump that gap, the electron is forbidden to absorb any of that energy.
What has to happen before you can move to a new energy level in the electron cloud?
An electron must absorb or release a specific amount of energy, typically in the form of a photon, to move to a new energy level in the electron cloud. This process is known as electron excitation or de-excitation.
Can the electron in the ground state of hydrogen absorb a photon of energy 13.6eV and greater than 13.6eV?
yes , the electron in the ground state of the hydrogen atom will absorb a photon of energy 13.6ev but not greater than 13.6 ev . because 13.6 ev is the energy which excites the hydrogen atom
When the energy of sunlight moves to a chlorophyll molecule in a reaction center how does this impact an electron?
Electrons absorb the energy. Then it becomes exited
What do you call an atom if you move an electron in an atom from a low energy level to a higher energy level within the atom?
When you move an electron in an atom from a lower energy level to a higher energy level, it is called an electron excitation. This process requires the electron to absorb energy to move to a higher energy state.
When electrons jump to a higher energy level they emit or absorb energy?
Electrons are normally in an energy level called the ground state. In the ground state electrons absorb heat energy and then get into the excited state where they release the energy and exert light energy. The light energy can be seen with a spectroscope with a unique bright line emission spectrum.
WOULD AN ELECTRON HAVE TO ABSORB OR RELEASE NEW ENERGY TO FALL FROM THE THIRD ENERGY LEVEL TO THE SECOND ENERGY LEVEL?
It would release energy. It had to absorb it in order to get from 2 to 3. Law of conservation of energy says it must now release it to fall back.
