An electron in a hydrogen atom moves from level 1 to level 4. The electron then drops from level 4 to level 2. Which statement describes the most likely result?
Answer
A
The energy absorbed in the first move equals the energy released in the second move.
B
The energy absorbed in the first move is greater than the energy released in the second move.
C
The energy released in the first move equals the energy absorbed in the second move.
D
The energy released in the first move is greater than the energy absorbed in the second move.