10 Questions
What happens to the potential energy of electrons as we move from lower energy levels to higher energy levels in an atom?
Increases
In which state are an atom and its electrons when they are at the lowest possible energy level?
Ground state
What is the significance of negative potential energy near the nucleus in an atom?
Represents a bound state
How can atoms be excited to an energy above its ground state to become able to radiate?
By atomic collision
What is the term used to describe atoms that have higher energy levels than the ground state?
Excited
Which particles in a luminous discharge in a rarefied gas are more effective in providing energy to atomic electrons?
Electrons
In an atom, what is the state termed when it absorbs energy above its ground state?
Excited state
Which type of energy transfer is most effective when colliding particles have the same mass?
Elastic collision
What does it mean when an electron is described as being in a bound state?
It is tightly held by the nucleus
What role does the electric field play in producing luminous discharge in a rarefied gas?
It accelerates electrons and atomic ions
Explore the interaction of microwaves with matter, focusing on the rotation of molecules and the production of heat. Learn about the different effects of microwaves on conductors and non-metallic substances.
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