Electron Energy Levels Flashcards

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How do electrons occupy the space around the nucleus of an atom?

They orbit the nucleus at different set distances (energy levels) from it.

What happens to an electron when it absorbs electromagnetic radiation?

It moves to a higher energy level, further from the nucleus.

What happens when an electron moves to a lower energy level, closer to the nucleus?

It emits electromagnetic radiation.

How does the energy of an electron depend on how far its energy level is from the nucleus?

Electrons in levels further out have more energy than electrons in levels closer to the nucleus.