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Multiple Choice
Which of the electron transitions represents an example of absorption?
A
n = 5 to n = 3
B
n = 1 to n =3
C
n = 6 to n = 2
D
n = 7 to n = 4
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand that electron transitions involve electrons moving between energy levels in an atom. Absorption occurs when an electron absorbs energy and moves to a higher energy level.
Identify the initial and final energy levels for each transition. For example, in the transition 'n = 5 to n = 3', the electron moves from a higher energy level (n = 5) to a lower energy level (n = 3), which is an emission process.
For absorption, the electron must move from a lower energy level to a higher energy level. This means the initial energy level (n_initial) should be less than the final energy level (n_final).
Examine each given transition: 'n = 1 to n = 3' is an example of absorption because the electron moves from a lower energy level (n = 1) to a higher energy level (n = 3).
Verify the other transitions: 'n = 6 to n = 2' and 'n = 7 to n = 4' both involve electrons moving from higher to lower energy levels, indicating emission rather than absorption.