If we are supplying energy continuously, why will the electrons jump down to the lower state? [closed]








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We know in a flame test an electron goes into excited state. When it jumps down to a lower energy state, we can see the color of the flame if it's in our visible region.


My question: we are supplying energy continuously, so why will the electrons jump down to the lower state?


