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    What Happens to an Atom When It Absorbs Energy
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What Happens to an Atom When It Absorbs Energy

Question 103

Question 103

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What happens to an atom when it absorbs energy?


A) The atom stores the energy for later use.
B) The extra energy increases the speed of the electrons in their orbitals.
C) The atom re-emits the energy as heat.
D) The atom re-emits the energy as light.
E) none of the above

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