## electron transitions

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madisondesilva1c
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### electron transitions

There is a question on the modules that I cannot seem to get correct. If a electron is going from an energy level n to energy level n2 where n2 is less than n, the value of the change in energy will be negative. Is this always the case due to electron emitting energy to enter a lower energy level?

Raj_Bains_2C
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### Re: electron transitions

Yes, this is correct. When an electron drops in energy levels, it gives off energy, so the change in energy is negative.

Gabriela Aguilar 4H
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### Re: electron transitions

It would be decreasing energy level making it a negative value and when that occurs energy is released.

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