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level: Electrons and ions

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level questions: Electrons and ions

Question	Answer
Distinct and fixed distances from the nucleus within an atom where electrons are arranged, each corresponding to a specific energy state.	Energy Levels
What are the set distances where electrons orbit the nucleus in an atom called?	In each atom, the electrons orbit the nucleus at different set distances, called energy levels.
A state in which an electron is located further away from the nucleus, characterized by increased energy compared to lower energy levels.	Higher Energy Level
How does the distance from the nucleus affect an electron's energy level?	The further away an electron is from the nucleus, the higher the energy level.
The process where an electron gains energy by absorbing electromagnetic radiation, causing it to transition to a higher energy level.	Absorption of Electromagnetic Radiation
What happens to an electron when it absorbs electromagnetic radiation?	If an electron absorbs electromagnetic radiation, it may move to a higher energy level.
The process where an electron releases energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation as it transitions to a lower energy level.	Emission of Electromagnetic Radiation
What occurs when an electron moves to a lower energy level?	If an electron moves to a lower energy level, it will emit electromagnetic radiation.
Atoms that have lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.	Positive Ions
How are positive ions formed?	Atoms may form positive ions by losing their outer electrons.
Electrons located in the highest energy levels of an atom, farthest from the nucleus.	Outer Electrons
What are the electrons in higher energy levels of an atom called?	Sometimes atoms can lose their outer electrons, the electrons in higher energy levels.
The electrical charge carried by an electron, with a relative charge of -1.	Electron Charge
What is the relative charge of an electron?	An electron has a relative charge of -1.
Particles found in the nucleus of an atom; protons have a positive charge, while electrons have a negative charge.	Protons and Electrons
How does the charge of an atom change when it loses electrons?	When an atom loses one or more electrons, the atom turns into a positively charged ion because it now has more positively charged protons than negatively charged electrons.