Excited state
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsaɪtəd ˈsteɪt/
Excited state (noun)
- A condition of an atom or particle with more energy than its usual lowest level.
- A short-lived state reached after energy is added, before returning to a lower level.
Examples
- The electron is in a higher energy level after the energy input.
- A higher energy level can be reached when the system absorbs energy.