When Is an Atom in Its Ground State

question 50

Multiple Choice

When is an atom in its ground state?

• A)when the electrons of the atom are in the lowest possible energy levels
• B)when an atom loses all of its electrons to form a noble gas
• C)when the electrons of the atom are in the highest possible energy levels
• D)when an electron is promoted to a higher energy level,farther from the nucleus
• E)when the electrons of an atom spontaneously emit energy in the form of a photon

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