What happens when an electron in a hydrogen atom moves from a lower energy orbital to a higher energy orbital? Select one: O a. Energy is absorbed by the atom O b. The atom is in an excited state O C. The initial principal quantum number, n; is less than the final principal quantum number, n O d. All options provided are correct

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What happens when an electron in a hydrogen atom moves from a lower energy orbital to a higher energy orbital?
Select one:
O a. Energy is absorbed by the atom
O b. The atom is in an excited state
O C.
The initial principal quantum number, n; is less than the final principal quantum number, ny
O d. All options provided are correct
Transcribed Image Text:What happens when an electron in a hydrogen atom moves from a lower energy orbital to a higher energy orbital? Select one: O a. Energy is absorbed by the atom O b. The atom is in an excited state O C. The initial principal quantum number, n; is less than the final principal quantum number, ny O d. All options provided are correct
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