Why Does Electron Energy Remain Constant Over Time?

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The discussion revolves around the question of why the energy of an electron remains constant over time. Participants explore conditions under which electron energy may change, particularly in relation to energy levels and transitions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the premise that electron energy does not change over time, suggesting that the question may be incomplete or incorrect.
  • Another participant asserts that while energy may not change with respect to time in certain contexts, it does change when electrons transition between energy levels, leading to emission or absorption of quantized energy.
  • There is a disagreement regarding the constancy of electron energy, with some participants affirming that it does change and others suggesting it remains constant under specific conditions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; multiple competing views remain regarding the constancy of electron energy over time and the conditions affecting it.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not specify the conditions under which electron energy is considered constant or changing, leading to ambiguity in the discussion.

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Why does the energy of an electron does not change with time ?
 
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Fact that I am answering your post is based on electrons changing their energies, both in my body, in my monitor, and in zillions of devices between you and me. So your question is either completely wrong, or it is incomplete (ie it doesn't state conditions in which the energy doesn't change).
 
Borek said:
(ie it doesn't state conditions in which the energy doesn't change).
It doesn't change with respect to time.But the energy does change when the electron moves from either lower to higher or higher to lower energy levels (stationary orbits).It leads to either emission or absorption of spectrum of colors.which are quantisied.
 
Docscientist said:
It doesn't change with respect to time.

Sure it does. If it changes at all (and it does) it must change in time.

I have no idea what you are aiming at, sorry.
 
Borek said:
Sure it does. If it changes at all (and it does) it must change in time.

I have no idea what you are aiming at, sorry.
It's okay.Don't worry about it :smile:
I get too many stupid doubts as soon as I get to read about something.:biggrin:
 

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