When a Photon Is Absorbed by a Molecule, the Photon

question 158

Multiple Choice

When a photon is absorbed by a molecule, the photon

• A) loses its ability to generate any energy.
• B) raises the molecule from a ground state of low energy to an excited state.
• C) affects the molecule in ways that are not clearly understood.
• D) causes a change in the velocity of the wavelengths.
• E) None of the above

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