What happens to electrons in an atom when they absorb energy?
Bright Line Spectra and Electrons

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When atoms absorb energy, their electrons move to higher energy levels.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What occurs when electrons return to lower energy levels after being excited?
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Electrons lose energy by emitting light.
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What is the emission spectrum of an element?
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The emission spectrum is the spectrum of light emitted by an element when its electrons transition from higher to lower energy levels.
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What type of lines are produced in an emission spectrum when viewed through a spectroscope?
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Bright lines.
5.
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What element is known for its characteristic emission spectrum?
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Mercury.
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What must an electron do to transition from ground state to an excited state?
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An electron must absorb energy.
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What is the relationship between energy levels and electron transitions?
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Electrons can move between energy levels by absorbing or emitting energy.
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