ENERGY STATE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Energy State.
Energy State - as a noun
A definite stable energy that a physical system can have; used especially of the state of electrons in atoms or molecules
Example: "According to quantum theory only certain energy levels are possible"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
energy levelExample Sentences
"The energy state of the atom determines its stability."
"The potential energy state of a roller coaster is highest at the top of a hill."
"In quantum mechanics, an excited energy state is a state with higher energy than the ground state."
"The energy state of a molecule affects its reactivity."
"The electron occupies a specific energy state in an atom's orbital."
