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9. What occurs when an electron moves from high- energy level to alow one?A. The atom moves fasterB. Colored light is given offC. This process is not possibleD. Another electron goes from a low energy level to a high one.

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  1. What occurs when an electron moves from high- energy level to alow one?A. The atom moves fasterB. Colored light is given offC. This process is not possibleD. Another electron goes from a low energy level to a high one.
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When an electron moves from a high-energy level to a low one, it releases energy. This energy is often released in the form of light, which can be visible if the energy corresponds to the visible spectrum. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Colored light is given off.

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