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22 what is the minimum quantity of energy that can be lost or gained by…

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22 what is the minimum quantity of energy that can be lost or gained by an atom? * (0.5 points) lambda a quantum an electron a photon a hertz

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

In quantum theory, energy is quantized. The minimum quantity of energy that can be lost or gained by an atom is called a quantum. Lambda is a symbol often used for wavelength, an electron is a sub - atomic particle, a photon is a quantum of electromagnetic radiation but not the general term for minimum energy quantity, and a hertz is a unit of frequency.

Answer:

B. A quantum