Question

When energy is supplied to electrons of n^thorbit, which of the following is most likely to happen?

• A. Electrons move to (n-1)^th shell
• B. Electrons move to (n+1)^th orbit
• C. Electrons moves faster in n^th orbit
• D. Electrons moves slower in n^th orbit

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Electrons move to (n+1)^th orbit

According to Bohr, electrons revolve in fixed energy levels called shells or orbits. So when energy is given to these electrons, they move to next higher orbit because they have more energy and they can’t stay in the same fixed energy shell.