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Which outcome occurs when a Rydberg atom approaches ground matter?

A)Electron capture by target atom
B)Orbital hybridization within target atom
C)Spontaneous fission of excited atom
D)Increased vibrational mode energy

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Electron capture occurs because the large size of the Rydberg atom's electron cloud facilitates overlap with the target atom’s orbitals, driving electron transfer. Therefore, the loosely bound electron moves to the target, rather than causing hybridization due to stronger original bonds.

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