What can happen to an electron when sunlight hits it? select all that apply. select all that apply. it can drop down to a lower electron shell. it can move out to a higher electron shell. it can collide with the nucleus. it can stay in its original shell?

An electron gains energy when powered by solar energy, so the first option of it dropping to a lower electron shell isn't possible. It can however, move out to a higher electron shell. It cannot collide with the nucleus, nor would it remain in its original shell, as it has gained energy. 

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