Question

Which best explains what happens when an electron moves from an excited state to the ground state? The electron absorbs energy as it moves to a lower energy level. The electron absorbs energy as it moves to a higher energy level. The electron releases energy as it moves to a higher energy level. The electron releases energy as it moves to a lower energy level. ANSWER IS : The electron releases energy as it moves to a lower energy level.

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Explanation

I believe the correct answer would be the last option. When an electrons moves from an excited state to the ground state, it would release energy. An electron in the excited state would mean that it contains high kinetic energy so to move to a lower state some of these energy should be released.