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An electron absorbs a photon of light energy and becomes energized; the electron shifts from a ____ atomic orbital to a __________ atomic orbital.
A) fluorescing; ground state
B) ground state; lower energy
C) lower energy; higher energy
D) higher energy; lower energy
E) ground state; different ground state
Atomic Orbital
A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of an electron in an atom, indicating the probability of the electron’s presence at a particular location.
Photon
A particle of electromagnetic radiation; one quantum of radiant energy.
Light Energy
The form of energy visible to the human eye that is emitted by the sun and other sources, crucial for photosynthesis in plants.
- Comprehend the alterations in energy levels of electrons throughout the process of photosynthesis.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the alterations in energy levels of electrons throughout the process of photosynthesis.
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