When an electron jumps from a high energy state to a lower state, what form does the emitted energy take?

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Teeny

Chemistry

12 February, 04:58

When an electron jumps from a high energy state to a lower state, what form does the emitted energy take?

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Bryanna · Answer 1

Energy should be released or absorbed if am electron transfer energy. When an electron jumps from a high energy state to a lower state, a photon is emitted or released. However, when the electron goes from low to high, energy is absorbed.