An excited atom is an atom
A) with more protons than electrons.
B) that has one or more displaced electrons.
C) that has excess vibration.
D) that is frantic.

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An excited atom is one in which an electron has moved to a higher energy level than its ground state, not necessarily displaced. This occurs when the atom absorbs energy. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately describe an excited atom.

An Excited Atom Is an Atom