When an electron of an atom moves to a higher energy state,the atom is said to be
A)Ionized
B)Excited
C)Electronized
D)Suspended

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When an electron of an atom moves to a higher energy state, it is said to be excited. This means that the electron has absorbed energy and has moved from its ground state to an excited state. Ionization, on the other hand, refers to the process of removing an electron completely from an atom, while electronization and suspension are not terms commonly used in atomic physics.

When an Electron of an Atom Moves to a Higher