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9. Quantum Mechanics / Bohr Model / Problem 2

Is light absorbed or emitted when an electron in the hydrogen atom goes from n = 8 and n=3?

A

Light is absorbed because the electron goes from a higher energy state to a lower energy state.

B

Light is released because the electron goes from a lower energy state to a higher energy state.

C

Light is released because the electron goes from a higher energy state to a lower energy state.

D

Light is absorbed because the electron goes from a lower energy state to a higher energy state.

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