The Electronvolt
 

The Electronvolt problem 1


An electron in an atom has passed into a state with an energy of 0 eV. Find out which of the following statements is correct and explain why.


  • The electron hit the atomic nucleus.

  • The electron went into a lower energy state by emitting a photon.

  • Photon collided with the electron and handed over its energy to it.

  • This electron collided with another electron and died.


 

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