Discrete energy levels

Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Radioactive emissions.

Definition

Specific, allowed regions at fixed distances from the nucleus where electrons can exist.

Exam Context

Discrete energy levels appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Radioactivity, especially Radioactive emissions and Electron arrangement changes.

Radioactivity Radioactive emissions Electron arrangement changes

Found in Revision Notes

Radioactivity

Electron arrangement changes

Radioactive emissions • Electron arrangement changes

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Related Key Terms

De-excitation Electromagnetic radiation Electrostatic attraction Excitation

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