An atom in an excited state is one whose

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Physics - 2012 (Objective) Subject: Physics

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An atom in an excited state is one whose
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An atom in an excited state is one whose electrons have moved to higher energy levels. When an atom absorbs energy, its electrons move to higher energy levels, or orbitals, which are farther from the nucleus. When an electron moves from a lower energy level to a higher energy level, the atom is said to be in an excited state. Eventually, the electrons return to their original energy level by emitting energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation.

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