By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Definition: Isomeric transition is a form of radioactive decay where a gamma photon is emitted by a nucleus in an excited metastable state. The photon is emitted when the energy of the excited nucleus drops to the lower, ground state.
These Are The Most Educated States And Neighborhoods In America. One out of every two people living in Washington, D.C. has a college degree, a rate far surpassing any state in the country. Of course, it can be a little unfair to compare one city that is the center of government power with far larger states. Among the states, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts takes the top slot as most educated, which may come as little surprise too, considering how many great colleges are located in the Boston area.
The electoral votes for all 50 states are added and the candidate with the majority of the votes wins! How Many Electoral Votes Does Each State Get? Remember, the number of electors from each state is based on the stateâs representation in Congress. For example, the most populous state, California, has 55 electors. The least populous statesâAlaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyomingâhave three electors each. The map below shows how many electoral votes each state has.