Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
energy-level
noun
/ˈɛnərdʒi ˌlɛvəl/
Definition
A specific state of energy that an electron can occupy in an atom.
Examples
- The energy-level diagram illustrates the electron transitions.
- Electrons can jump between energy levels when they absorb or emit energy.
- Understanding energy levels is crucial in quantum mechanics.
Meaning
In atomic physics, an energy level refers to the fixed energies an electron can have in an atom.
Synonyms
- energy state
- quantum state
- excited state
