When an atom absorbs a photon containing energy,any of the following can happen except which?
A)The atom becomes excited.
B)The atom is ionized.
C)An electron moves from an upper energy level to a lower one.
D)An electron moves from a lower energy level to an upper one.

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When an atom absorbs a photon containing energy, it can lead to the atom becoming excited (A) or an electron moving from a lower energy level to an upper one (D), and in some cases, if the energy is sufficient, it can lead to ionization (B). However, an electron moving from an upper energy level to a lower one (C) is a process that releases energy, typically in the form of a photon, rather than requiring the absorption of energy.

When an Atom Absorbs a Photon Containing Energy,any of the Following