What happens when an electron moves from a high energy level to a lower one?

A. it absorbs light

B. it emits light

C. it disappears

D. it gets bigger

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Chemistry

Holly Clay

18 March, 21:33

What happens when an electron moves from a high energy level to a lower one?

A. it absorbs light

B. it emits light

C. it disappears

D. it gets bigger

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Nikki · Answer 1

B. It emits light and energy is released and photon is created.

Virginia Gilbert · Answer 2

B.

The electron or metallic ion emits different colored lights depending on what end of the spectrum it's on. Another cause of the colored flames is what kind of substance you are burning (Calcium Nitrate, Potassium Nitrate, etc ...)

What happens when an electron moves from a high energy level to a lower one?A. it absorbs lightB. it emits lightC. it disappearsD. it gets bigger

What happens when an electron moves from a high energy level to a lower one?

A. it absorbs light

B. it emits light

C. it disappears

D. it gets bigger