Compared to a sodium atom in the ground state, a sodium atom in the excited state must have
a- an electron with greater energy
b- a greater number of electrons
c- an electron with less energy
d- a smaller number of electrons
thanks in advance =)
2007-12-30 13:21:50 · 4 answers · asked by wat_up_dude 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
[Answer: A]
In the excited state, electrons move to higher orbitals, which means they will have a greater energy than when they were in the ground state.
2007-12-30 13:26:30 · answer #1 · answered by ¿ /\/ 馬 ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a. an electron with greater energy
For instance, if you are tired you won't have much energy to do something but if you have caffiene and get "excited" you will have more energy. This is my explanation to help you understand in real life but the scientific explanation N M has ^
2007-12-30 21:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
d because sodium forms a plus one charge because it easily loses one electron to obtain the electronic configuration of neon which has a completed octet in its valence shell.
2007-12-30 21:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you end up having any homework on Dec 30? Shouldn't schools and colleges be closed?
2007-12-30 21:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋