what is the difference between a ground state electron configuration and a excited state one?
2007-07-30 10:56:43 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
can u please give me an example of the different electron configurations using any element. thank you
2007-07-30 12:03:45 · update #1
A ground state electron of an element is an outer orbital electron that is in the lowest energy state possible for that electron. An excited state electron has absorbed additional energy and exists at a higher energy level (further from the nucleus) than a ground state electron.
A good example is the use of an electric current to excite the outer orbital electrons of neon. When the excited electrons return (fall back) to ground state they emit a photon of red light. That is what causes neon signs to glow red.
2007-07-30 11:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by TheProfessor 5 · 18⤊ 1⤋
Electron Configuration Definition
2016-10-04 21:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ground State Definition
2016-12-10 11:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ground state: The electron is at its lowest possible energy level, and its closest average distance from the nucleus.
Excited state: The energy is higher than the ground state, and the average distance from the nucleus is greater.
2007-07-30 11:00:07 · answer #4 · answered by lithiumdeuteride 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
ground state, all electrons are at the lowest level.
excited state, the highest energy electron promote to a higher level
2007-07-30 10:59:45 · answer #5 · answered by Carborane 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋