An electron
Question
An electron in a boron atom makes a transition from the fifth excited state to the third excited state. Does the atom become ionized as a result?
a. Yes, the atom becomes ionized because due to the electron transition some electrons were lost.
b. Yes, the atom becomes ionized because due to the electron transition some protons were lost.
c. No, the atom does not become ionized because due to the electron transition only neutrons were lost.
d. No, the atom does not become ionized because no electrons were lost. Only an electron transition took place.
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