In the Hydrogen Atom, Light Is Emitted Whenever an Electron

question 147

Multiple Choice

In the hydrogen atom, light is emitted whenever an electron

• A) jumps from a lower to an upper energy level or orbit.
• B) reverses its direction of motion in its orbit.
• C) jumps from an upper to a lower energy level or orbit.
• D) spirals into the nucleus.

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