Electron Structure Flashcards

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Where are the electrons in an atom?

Orbiting the nucleus at different set distances (energy levels/shells).

What happens to an electron when it absorbs electromagnetic radiation?

It moves to a higher orbit, further from the nucleus.

What happens when an electron moves to an orbit closer to the nucleus?

It emits electromagnetic radiation.

True or false? Absorbing electromagnetic radiation makes an electron move closer to the nucleus.

False. Absorbing radiation moves it to a higher orbit, further from the nucleus.