Question

what occurs when an atom releases a photon of light energy? an electron jumps from a higher to a lower energy level. there is no change in the position of any electron in the atom. an electron jumps from a lower to a higher energy level.

Explanation:

When an atom releases a photon of light energy, it is because an electron loses energy. Electrons in higher energy levels have more energy. When they move to lower energy levels, they release this excess energy in the form of a photon. If there were no electron movement (as in the second option), there would be no energy release as a photon. And if an electron jumped from a lower to a higher energy level (third option), it would absorb energy, not release it as a photon.

Answer:

An electron jumps from a higher to a lower energy level.