An Atom Can Be Excited into a Higher Energy State

question 42

True/False

An atom can be excited into a higher energy state by absorbing a photon.

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Definitions:

Premature Extinction

The phenomenon where species become extinct earlier than they would have naturally due to human activities.

Tropical Deforestation

The clearing away of tropical forests due to logging, agriculture, or other human activities, leading to significant ecological and environmental consequences.

Global Warming

The gradual increase in Earth's average surface temperature, attributed to the greenhouse gas emissions from human activities such as fossil fuel burning and deforestation.

Ecological Services

The benefits that natural ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean water, air purification, pollination of crops, and climate regulation.