How can light be emitted from an atom in ground state

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Nickolas Fuller

9 May, 12:47

How can light be emitted from an atom in ground state

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Saniyah · Answer 1

When electrons absorb energy they are able to move from their ground states up to excited states. An example of this is when you light a match. The molecules of the matchstick are in its ground state. When you flick it on the ground or anything hard, it causes its molecules to move into the excited state and thus causing fire.