When an atom absorbs a photon of light, which one or more of the following can happen?

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When an atom absorbs a photon of light, which one or more of the following can happen?
a. An electron shifts to a state of smaller quantum number.
b. An electron shifts to a state of higher quantum number.
c. An electron leaves the atom.
d. An x-ray photon is emitted.

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The Physical Universe

ISBN: 978-0077862619

16th edition

Authors: Konrad B Krauskopf, Arthur Beiser

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