Is gaining electrons an energy storage process

How do electrons store energy?

Electrons store energy based on their positions within atoms, particularly in higher energy levels. This energy can be released during oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions, which are essential for metabolic pathways involving organic molecules like glucose. What Is the Role of Electrons in Energy Storage?

What happens when electrons transition from a higher to a lower state?

When electrons transition from a higher to a lower energy state, they release energy, often as light or heat. This energy can break or form chemical bonds. These transitions are particularly important in metabolic reactions.

What happens when electrons are added to an atom?

“When electrons are added to an atom, the increased negative charge puts stress on the electrons already there, causing energy to be released.” I didn't understand What is stress and how energy is released due to stress? Please do not personify atoms and sub-atomic particles.

Why is the transfer of electrons between molecules important?

The transfer of electrons between molecules is important because most of the energy stored in atoms and used to fuel cell functions is in the form of high-energy electrons.

What is the process of gaining electrons called?

In a redox reaction, one of the reacting molecules loses electrons and is said to be oxidized, while another reacting molecule gains electrons (the ones lost by the first molecule) and is said to be reduced.

Why does electricity ionize atoms?

You create an electric voltage so high it ionizes the atoms of gas inside the lamps (the electric energy gives energy to the electrons to "run away" from the atom - sometimes not enough to really ionize but enough for the electron to go to a higher energy state of the atom).