An atom can absorb light if the energy of the light... A. equals the energy difference between electron orbits. B. exceeds the energy difference between electron orbits. C. is less than that of an electron. D. moves an electron to a lower orbit. E. is less than that of a proton.

B. exceeds the energy difference between electron orbits

The best answer is (a) which is universal law is in effect at all times. it is constantly at play in everything we do and governs our lives. it is also important to note that universal law applies to not only everything on earth, but everything in the universe as well, which is another reason why it is in effect at all times.