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When an electron moves from a lower to a higher energy level, the electron _____.

A. moves closer to the nucleus

B. absorbs a continuously variable amount of energy

C. always doubles its energy

D. absorbs a quantum of energy

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Answer:

When an electron moves from a lower energy level to a higher energy level, energy is absorbed by the atom. So B.

Explanation:

When an electron moves from a higher to a lower energy level, energy is released (often as light).

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When an electron moves from a lower to a higher energy level, the electron absorbs a quantum of energy (Option D).

When an electron moves from a lower to a higher energy level, the electron:

A. moves closer to the nucleus. FALSE. It moves farther from the nucleus since lower energy levels are closer to it.

B. absorbs a continuously variable amount of energy. FALSE. According to the quantum theory, it absorbs a discrete (not continuously variable) amount of energy.

C. always doubles its energy. FALSE. The increase in the energy depends on the energy of the quantum absorbed.

D. absorbs a quantum of energy. TRUE. This is stated by the quantum theory.

When an electron moves from a lower to a higher energy level, the electron absorbs a quantum of energy (Option D).

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