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Hello, why do the electrons with higher quantic number N have more energy than the electrons with lower N if they need less energy to be removed from the atom?
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In an atom, energy can increase through different processes such as absorption of energy from an external source or through a change in the energy level of an electron within the atom through an excitation process.
Electrons in an atom are arranged in different energy levels or orbitals. As the energy level of an electron increases, it moves to a higher energy level. Similarly, when an electron loses energy, it moves to a lower energy level.
No, energy cannot increase indefinitely in an atom. Each electron in an atom can only occupy a specific energy level, and once it reaches the highest energy level, it cannot increase any further.
Increasing the energy in an atom can make it less stable as the electrons become more energetic and may be more likely to escape the atom. However, in some cases, an increase in energy can also lead to the formation of more stable compounds.
Energy increasing in atoms is fundamental to various fields such as nuclear energy, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy. It is also essential in the development of technologies such as lasers, nuclear power, and X-ray machines.