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PHY 104 Atomic Structures Objective Question
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What happens when an electron loses energy and moves to an inner shell?
Options
A The atom becomes ionized.
B A photon is emitted.
Correct Answer
C The atom enters a more excited state.
D The nucleus undergoes rearrangement.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'If an electron loses energy, it moves to an inner shell causing a photon to be emitted.' This is also shown in Figure 3 as 'Emission'.

Hint

This is the inverse process of atomic absorption or excitation, where energy is released.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Atomic Structures
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 132 of 947
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