Question

Inner shell electrons in atoms moving from one energy level to another lower energy level produce:

• A. Gamma rays
• B. Microwaves
• C. Radio waves
• D. Ultraviolet rays

Hint:

Remember, the greater the energy difference between the energy levels involved in an electron transition, the higher the frequency and energy of the emitted photon. Inner shell transitions typically involve greater energy differences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Electrons moving between inner shell energy levels often emit photons due to the energy differences involved. The specific type of electromagnetic radiation depends on the energy gap between the levels. For transitions in inner shells, especially in elements with higher atomic numbers, this gap can be significant, leading to the emission of high-energy photons such as ultraviolet rays, and even extending into X-ray wavelengths in some cases.