Free electrons, once they escape from their atoms, can exhibit various behaviors depending on the surrounding context. They require sufficient energy, typically from absorbed photons, to transition from the first to the second energy level and subsequently become free. The discussion highlights the significance of the photoelectric effect and the concept of work function in understanding the fate of free electrons. Ultimately, free electrons can disperse into their environment, effectively "flying away" from their original atomic structure.
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ahmedelsamra said:Now what's going to happen to this free electron after it escaped from its atom?