Electronic Transition

Definition

An electronic transition refers to the movement of an electron from one energy level to another within an atom or molecule. This change in energy levels results in the absorption or emission of electromagnetic radiation.

Related terms

Absorption Spectrum: The range of wavelengths that a substance can absorb. It shows which colors or energies of light are absorbed by the substance.

Ground State: The lowest energy level that an electron can occupy in an atom or molecule.

Excited State: A higher energy level than the ground state, obtained when an electron absorbs enough energy to move up to a higher orbital.