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An electron emits energy in the form of an x-ray (a photon) when its energy level in the electron cloud decreases as a result of reduction in the excitation level of the cloud. This means that the position of the electron in the cloud changes to a lower level.

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Can you explain why an electron's energy increases when it absorbs a photon and also describe what happens to the photon in this process?

When an electron absorbs a photon, its energy increases because the photon transfers its energy to the electron. The photon ceases to exist as a discrete particle and its energy is absorbed by the electron, causing it to move to a higher energy level.


What happens when an atom absorbs ultraviolet energy and an electron is involved?

When an atom absorbs ultraviolet energy and an electron is involved, the electron can move to a higher energy level or be ejected from the atom, leading to the atom becoming ionized or excited.


The size and shape of an electron cloud are most closely related to the electron's what?

The size and shape of an electron cloud are most closely related to the electron's energy level and angular momentum, which determine the orbitals in which the electrons are most likely to be found. The electron cloud represents the region where there is a high probability of finding the electron at any given time.


What happens when an electron in an atom absorbs energy?

When an electron in an atom absorbs a specific "Quantum" of energy, it will jump to the next specific energy level in the atom. It'll then jump back down, and in so doing releasing light and giving off a signature light spectrum for an element.


What happens to the energy of a vibrating electron that does not collide with neighboring atoms?

The energy of a vibrating electron that does not collide with neighboring atoms can dissipate as electromagnetic radiation in the form of photons. This process is known as spontaneous emission. The electron can also transfer its energy to nearby electrons through a process called resonant energy transfer.

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What happens when a electron moves to higher energy level?

The electron gains energy.


What happens when an electron moves to a higher level?

The electron gains energy.


What happens to the energy of the electron as it falls down the electron transport chain?

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What did Planck say about energy and electron?

He said that electrons can become excited and begin to hop energy levels; when this happens an electron is in the excited state.


Can you explain why an electron's energy increases when it absorbs a photon and also describe what happens to the photon in this process?

When an electron absorbs a photon, its energy increases because the photon transfers its energy to the electron. The photon ceases to exist as a discrete particle and its energy is absorbed by the electron, causing it to move to a higher energy level.


What happens when an atom absorbs ultraviolet energy and an electron is involved?

When an atom absorbs ultraviolet energy and an electron is involved, the electron can move to a higher energy level or be ejected from the atom, leading to the atom becoming ionized or excited.


What happened to the energyof an electron as it goes farther from the nucleus?

if an electron gains enough energy it jumps to a higher energy level. when this happens the atom is in an "excited" state.


What happens to an electron during an electron transition?

Drops to a lower energy level and emits one photon of light.


What happens when an electron moves higher energy level?

It gains energy in a quantity amount or whatever it says


When going up an energy level what happens?

When an electron moves up an energy level, it absorbs energy in the form of a photon. This causes the electron to jump to a higher energy level and become excited. The electron will eventually return to a lower energy level by emitting a photon of light.


Will an electron excite if it is given energy that will allow it to exist in between two energy levels?

Will an electron excite if it is given energy that will allow it to exist in between two energy levels? No An electron can only exist in specific energy levels. Giving an electron more energy can make it escape from the attraction of the protons completely and the atom now has 1 less electron and is a +1 ion. Have you seen an electron discharge tube? If I turn up the power, the tube will become brighter, but the color will not change. The color of light is the product of the electron returning from the excited state to its ground state. Will an electron excite if it is given energy that will allow it to exist in between two energy levels? No An electron can only exist in specific energy levels. Giving an electron more energy can make it escape from the attraction of the protons completely and the atom now has 1 less electron and is a +1 ion. Have you seen an electron discharge tube? If I turn up the power, the tube will become brighter, but the color will not change. The color of light is the product of the electron returning from the excited state to its ground state.


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.

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