Which of the following processes will result in the emission of a photon?
A)The electron in an atom jumping to a higher energy level
B)The electron in an atom jumping to a lower energy level
C)An atom becoming ionized
D)The electron in an atom remaining in the ground state

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When an electron in an atom jumps to a lower energy level, it emits a photon. This is because the electron loses energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation (the photon) to move to a more stable, lower energy state.

Which of the Following Processes Will Result in the Emission