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When an electron moves from a higher energy level in an atom to a lower energy level a. the atom is ionized.b. a continuous spectrum is emitted. c. a photon is emitted.d. a photon is absorbed.
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An atom consists of a nucleus and electrons that move around the nucleus in certain energy levels. These energy levels are like steps in a ladder, where the lowest step represents the lowest energy level and the highest step represents the highest energy level. Show more…
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