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In the context of electron collisions, what does the term 'discrete amounts of energy' refer to?.
- A.Continuous energy transfer
- B.Specific energy levels of electrons
- C.Random energy transfer
- D.Variable energy levels
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- Specific energy levels of electrons
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Discrete amounts of energy refer to the specific energy levels that electrons can occupy in an atom, and energy can only be transferred in quantized amounts corresponding to these levels during collisions.
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