Question

which statement applies to the electron at state 2?excited state 2excited state 1ground statenucleusquantized energy emitted by returning electronsit is at a lower energy level than the ground state.it possesses less energy than the ground state.it radiates energy when moved up to state 2.it possesses greater energy than the ground state.

Explanation:

Excited states have higher energy than the ground state. When electrons move to a higher excited state (like state 2), they absorb energy, not release it. The first two statements incorrectly claim state 2 has lower energy than ground state, and the third is wrong because moving to state 2 requires energy absorption, not radiation. Only the last statement matches the energy level hierarchy shown.

Answer:

It possesses greater energy than the ground state.