what happens to the electrons when they reach the highest energy level?

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2007-10-22 15:57:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

I believe that when the electron reaches the highest energy level it is the easiest to strip away from the atom making the the atom into an ion.

2007-10-22 16:07:27 · answer #1 · answered by Antson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They escape the atom and leave an ion behind.

2007-10-22 23:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by Edward 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋