Ground State
Imagine you've had a long day and finally settle into your favorite spot on the couch, feeling completely at ease and relaxed. This moment of comfort and calm is similar to an atom in its ground state, where it exists in the lowest possible energy state. Just as you feel most relaxed and stable resting on your couch, an atom is most stable when it is in its ground state, using the least amount of energy and 'sitting' at its most comfortable and balanced configuration.
Practice Version
Ground State: The lowest possible energy state of an atom ground state. Ground state is when an atom's electrons are in their normal, lowest energy positions.