What Is the Meaning of an Asterisk Beside an Atom

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of an asterisk beside an atom or molecule?

• A) It means the atom or molecule is degenerate.
• B) It means the atom or molecule is very reactive.
• C) It means the atom or molecule is in a low energy state.
• D) It means the atom or molecule has collided with another atom or molecule.
• E) It means the atom or molecule is in an excited state.

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