When an electron in a pigment molecule is absorbed by a photon,it ____.
A) is always shared with another atom via a double bond
B) is always shared with another atom via a single bond
C) emits its extra energy and returns to its original energy level
D) moves to a higher energy level and remains there
E) moves to a lower energy level and remains there

Question

When an electron in a pigment molecule is absorbed by a photon,it ____.  
A) is always shared with another atom via a double bond
B) is always shared with another atom via a single bond
C) emits its extra energy and returns to its original energy level
D) moves to a higher energy level and remains there
E) moves to a lower energy level and remains there

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When an electron in a pigment molecule is absorbed by a photon, it gains extra energy and moves to a higher energy level. However, this is a temporary state as the electron will quickly emit its extra energy and return to its original energy level. Therefore, option C is the best choice. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately describe what happens to the electron after it absorbs a photon.

When an Electron in a Pigment Molecule Is Absorbed by a Photon,it