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What happens to an electron when it absorbs a tiny packet of light called a photon?
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When an electron absorbs a photon, it gains energy. This energy can be used to excite the electron to a higher energy level, or it can cause the electron to be ejected from the atom. The wavelength of the photon determines the amount of energy that is absorbed by the electron. Photons with shorter wavelengths have higher energy than photons with longer wavelengths.
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