When Does the Electron Become Excited

Question

When does the electron become excited?
A) when the energy of the photon is transferred to it
B) when the light is not absorbed
C) when the energy of the photon is taken away from it
D) when the light does not exist

Accepted Answer

When the energy of a photon is transferred to an electron, the electron gains energy and becomes excited, moving to a higher energy level.