Which statement is true according to the quantum model of the atom?

When an electron drops down from a high energy level to a lower one, light energy is emitted.

When an electron jumps up from a low energy level to a higher one, light energy is emitted.

Every orbit around the nucleus of an atom is the same energy level.

After they emit light, electrons are sucked into the nucleus of the atom.

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Gretchen Rios

20 February, 07:04

Which statement is true according to the quantum model of the atom?

When an electron drops down from a high energy level to a lower one, light energy is emitted.

When an electron jumps up from a low energy level to a higher one, light energy is emitted.

Every orbit around the nucleus of an atom is the same energy level.

After they emit light, electrons are sucked into the nucleus of the atom.

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Ishaan Patton · Answer 1

When an electron drops down from a high energy level to a lower one, light energy is emitted.

This is the basis of the formation of emission spectra for Elements