An electron in a hydrogen atom moves from level 1 to level 4. The electron then drops from level 4 to level 2. Which
statement describes the most likely result?
O The energy absorbed in the first move equals the energy released in the second move.
O The energy absorbed in the first move is greater than the energy released in the second move.
O The energy released in the first move equals the energy absorbed in the second move.
O The energy released in the first move is greater than the energy absorbed in the second move.
When the electron goes up levels it absorbs energy to enter that higher energy state. When it goes down, it releases energy but just not as much because 1-4 is more than 4-2.
