Assume that an N 2 molecule absorbs a photon and goes to its first excited state.

When a molecule absorbs a photon and goes to an excited state, it takes energy to get there which means the excited state molecule is in a higher energy state than the ground state molecule. This means the excited state molecule is less stable than the ground state molecule.

Assume that an N 2 molecule absorbs a photon and goes to its first excited state.

When a molecule absorbs a photon and goes to an excited state, it takes energy to get there which means the excited state molecule is in a higher energy state than the ground state molecule. This means the excited state molecule is less stable than the ground state molecule.

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Assume That an N₂ Molecule Absorbs a Photon and Goes

Question 117

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Assume that an N₂ molecule absorbs a photon and goes to its first excited state.

A) The excited N₂ is less stable than N₂ in the ground state.
B) The excited N₂ is more stable than N₂ in the ground state.
C) The bond length of N₂ in the excited state is shorter than the bond length of N₂ in the ground state.
D) The stability of the molecule is unchanged.

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