The excited state which persists for unusually longer period of time is called

Correct answer: C. Metastable state

  • A. Ground state
  • B. Ionized state
  • C. Metastable state
  • D. Ordinary excited state

Explanation

The excited state that persists for an unusually longer period of time is called a metastable state. In a metastable state, the atom or molecule remains in an excited state for a relatively extended duration before returning to its ground state. This occurs due to certain quantum mechanical restrictions that impede the immediate transition to the ground state.

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