As electrons move from the higher to the lower energy level, they release energy and ________ occurs.
excitation
ground state
emission
quantum state
emission.
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The correct answer is "emission".
Explanation:
When electrons move from a higher energy level to a lower energy level, they release energy in the form of photons. This process is known as "emission". The released energy can be in the form of light, heat, or other electromagnetic radiation depending on the specific circumstances. It is important to note that in the context of electron transition within an atom, "ground state" refers to the lowest energy level that an electron can occupy, but it does not directly describe the process of energy release. Excitation refers to the process of moving an electron to a higher energy level, while a quantum state is a mathematical description of the electron's wave function.