When an electron in an excited atom "falls down" to a lower energy level,the excited atom emits a characteristic
A)electron.
B)neutron.
C)photon.
D)proton.

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When an electron in an excited atom falls down to a lower energy level, it releases the excess energy in the form of a photon. This photon will have a specific frequency or wavelength, depending on the energy difference between the two energy levels involved in the transition.

When an Electron in an Excited Atom "Falls Down" to a Lower