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Question 138
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The electrons in an atom orbit the nucleus at set distances from the nucleus.

The Figure shows three of these orbits in an atom. The arrows P, Q and R show an electron moving between orbits.

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a.

Give the letter of the arrow that shows the electron moving when the atom absorbs electromagnetic radiation.

[1]
b.

Explain your answer to (a).

[2]
c.

Describe what happens when the electron moves along arrow Q.

[2]
d.

State the effect on the overall charge of the atom when the electron moves along arrow P.

[1]
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