What Happens to an Atom When It Absorbs Energy

question 103

Multiple Choice

What happens to an atom when it absorbs energy?

• A)The atom stores the energy for later use.
• B)The extra energy increases the speed of the electrons in their orbitals.
• C)The atom re-emits the energy as heat.
• D)The atom re-emits the energy as light.
• E)none of the above

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