An Atom Can Be Excited into a Higher Energy State

question 37

Short Answer

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

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Definitions:

Diarrhea

Excessively frequent and watery bowel movements.

Chemical Breakdown

The process of breaking down compounds into smaller chemicals through chemical reactions.

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up and assimilated into the body, such as nutrients from food or drugs into the bloodstream.

Binge-Eating Disorder

A serious eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.