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Question 16 • Chemistry

An electron in a hydrogen atom moves from level 3 to level 1. In a second hydrogen atom, an electron drops from level 2 to level 1. Which statement describes the most likely result?

Answer
A
The first atom emits light with more energy.
B
The first and second atoms absorb energy without emitting light.
C
The first and second atoms emit light with the same amount of energy.
D
The second atom emits light with more energy.

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