The accepted model

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The accepted energy level diagram for a Hydrogen atom is CHOICE 1.

This choice shows the electrons changing energy levels from 3 different energy states to one state. If we think about the electrons before we apply energy to the Hydrogen tube, the electrons would be found in a common state, also called the ground state. When the tube is turned on, the electrons become excited. Some of the electrons will move to higher energies than the others.