When is the absorption spectrum of an electron generated

A. when an electron in an atom is excited to a higher energy state

B. when an electron in an atom is in the excited state

C. when an electron in an atom returns from an excited state to a lower energy state

D. when an electron in an atom is in the ground state

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Devin Nixon

18 April, 09:40

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Kinley Parsons · Answer 1

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Excitation to a higher energy state requires energy which is absorbed from the electromagnetic waves applied.