When an Electron Drops to a Lower Energy Level in an Atom

question 55

Multiple Choice

When an electron drops to a lower energy level in an atom,

• A)the extra energy disappears.
• B)the atom moves more slowly.
• C)light at a wavelength specific to the change in energy levels is emitted.
• D)the electron becomes more massive.

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