Radioactive emissions

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The diagram shows an electron transitioning between different energy levels in an atom.

Atomic transition and emission of radiation

Which statement correctly describes the movement of the electron and the associated electromagnetic process?

The electron absorbs a photon of electromagnetic radiation to transition from the second energy level to the third energy level.

The electron emits a photon of electromagnetic radiation to transition from the third energy level to the second energy level.

The electron emits a photon of electromagnetic radiation to transition from the second energy level to the third energy level.

The electron absorbs a photon of electromagnetic radiation to transition from the third energy level to the second energy level.

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