If an electron jump to the 1st orbital from the 3rd orbital then it will:
Correct answer: B. Release energy
- A. Absorb energy
- B. Release energy
- C. No gain of energy
- D. None of these
Explanation
When an electron jumps from a higher energy level to a lower energy level (e.g., from the 3rd orbital to the 1st orbital), it releases energy in the form of a photon. This process is known as an emission transition. The energy of the emitted photon is equal to the energy difference between the two energy levels involved in the transition. Since energy is released during this process, option B is the correct option.
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