Recall that light can be emitted from an atom when the atom loses energy. Which of the following processes is responsible for this production of light?

a. An electron moves closer to the nucleus of the atom.
b. An electron moves farther away from the nucleus of the atom.
c. An electron orbits the atom.
d. A proton is released from the nucleus of the atom.
e. The proton comes into close contact with a neutron of another atom.


Ans: a. An electron moves closer to the nucleus of the atom.

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