What process is occurring when the color appears in the flame?
An electron emits energy and it makes a transition to a higher energy orbital.
An electron absorbs energy and it makes a transition to a higher energy orbital.
An electron emits energy and it makes a transition to a lower energy orbital.
An electron absorbs energy and it makes a transition to a lower energy orbital.

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What process is occurring when the color appears in the flame?
An electron emits energy and it makes a transition to a higher energy orbital.
An electron absorbs energy and it makes a transition to a higher energy orbital.    
An electron emits energy and it makes a transition to a lower energy orbital.
An electron absorbs energy and it makes a transition to a lower energy orbital.

chmvijay · Answer

An electron emits energy and it makes a transition to a lower energy orbital