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What happens to the potential energy of electrons as we move from lower energy levels to higher energy levels in an atom?
What happens to the potential energy of electrons as we move from lower energy levels to higher energy levels in an atom?
- Decreases
- Increases (correct)
- Remains constant
- Becomes zero
In which state are an atom and its electrons when they are at the lowest possible energy level?
In which state are an atom and its electrons when they are at the lowest possible energy level?
- Excited state
- Zero state
- Negative state
- Ground state (correct)
What is the significance of negative potential energy near the nucleus in an atom?
What is the significance of negative potential energy near the nucleus in an atom?
- Represents a bound state (correct)
- Leads to ionization
- Indicates high energy levels
- Results in zero energy
How can atoms be excited to an energy above its ground state to become able to radiate?
How can atoms be excited to an energy above its ground state to become able to radiate?
What is the term used to describe atoms that have higher energy levels than the ground state?
What is the term used to describe atoms that have higher energy levels than the ground state?
Which particles in a luminous discharge in a rarefied gas are more effective in providing energy to atomic electrons?
Which particles in a luminous discharge in a rarefied gas are more effective in providing energy to atomic electrons?
In an atom, what is the state termed when it absorbs energy above its ground state?
In an atom, what is the state termed when it absorbs energy above its ground state?
Which type of energy transfer is most effective when colliding particles have the same mass?
Which type of energy transfer is most effective when colliding particles have the same mass?
What does it mean when an electron is described as being in a bound state?
What does it mean when an electron is described as being in a bound state?
What role does the electric field play in producing luminous discharge in a rarefied gas?
What role does the electric field play in producing luminous discharge in a rarefied gas?
