Light is absorbed and emitted in the form of ________, which are “packets” of electromagnetic radiation that carry a specific amount of energy.
photons
ions
excited atoms??
protons
protons
photons
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The correct answer is photons.
To arrive at this answer, we can break down the question and go through the options:
1. Photons: Photons are indeed "packets" of electromagnetic radiation that carry a specific amount of energy. They are fundamental particles of light.
2. Ions: Ions are electrically charged particles that can be formed when atoms gain or lose electrons. While ions can interact with light, they do not directly emit or absorb light.
3. Excited atoms: Excited atoms can absorb energy and become temporarily 'excited'. However, when they release this excess energy, it is in the form of photons, not ions.
4. Protons: Protons are subatomic particles that carry a positive electric charge. They are not directly associated with the emissions or absorptions of light.
Therefore, the correct answer is photons as they are the fundamental particles of light and carry a specific amount of energy.