Question

question 2 (1 point)
when an electron goes from a low energy state to a high energy state, what occurs?
light is given off by the electron
energy is absorbed by the electron
energy is given off by the electron
the electron is ejected from the atom
answers a & c are correct

Explanation:

When an electron moves from a low - energy state to a high - energy state, it needs to gain energy. This energy is absorbed by the electron. When an electron gives off energy (either as light or other forms of energy), it moves to a lower energy state. And for an electron to be ejected from an atom (ionization), a significant amount of energy (equal to or greater than the ionization energy) is required, which is not just a simple transition from a low to a high energy state within the atom.

Answer:

energy is absorbed by the electron