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Physics

Photon Emission and Absorption

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When an atom absorbs a photon, it can only do so if the photon's energy matches exactly the difference between two of its electron energy levels.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered how a light bulb produces light or why leaves appear green? The answer lies in the way atoms emit and absorb photons.