Referring to the figure above, the matter- wave representing the electrons will be spread out the furthest from the nucleus when
A) the atom is in state 1.
B) the atom makes a quantum jump from state 4 to state 1.
C) the atom is feeling angry and alienated from society.
D) the atom is in state 4.
E) the atom makes a quantum jump from state 4 to state 3.

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The matter-wave representing electrons is spread out the furthest when the atom is in the highest energy state, which is state 4 in this context.

Referring to the Figure Above, the Matter- Wave Representing the Electrons