electron transitions

Electron transitions refer to the movement of electrons between different energy levels or orbits in an atom. When an electron absorbs energy, it can jump to a higher energy level, called an excited state. Conversely, when it releases energy, often in the form of light, it falls back to a lower energy level, known as its ground state. These transitions are fundamental to understanding how atoms interact with light, leading to phenomena like color in materials and the emission spectra of elements, which help scientists identify substances and understand atomic structure.