College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 27 - Quantum Physics - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 934: 13

Answer

It takes less energy to ionize the electron that is in an excited state than one that is in the ground state. The excited state already has more energy.

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It takes less energy to ionize the electron that is in an excited state than one that is in the ground state. The excited state already has more energy.
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