Here's why:
* Ground State: The ground state is the lowest energy state that an atom can occupy.
* Excited State: When an atom absorbs energy (e.g., from light), its electrons can jump to higher energy levels. This is called an excited state.
* Stability: Atoms in their ground state are the most stable because they have the lowest potential energy.
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