Neils Bohr atom

Question 1

Electrons do not orbit the … [1 mark]

Answer 1

Nucleus

Question 2

If electrons could exist at a range of energies rather than being quantised. what would the emission spectra look like ? [1 mark]

Answer 2

Spectra would look like a rainbow

Question 3

The energy emitted by electrons transitioning into a lower state is:

1. equal to …
2. proportional to …

[1 mark]

Answer 3

1. The energy of the photon
2. the wavelength of light

Question 4

Recite the Rydberg Equation [1 mark]

Answer 4

E_n = -2.18 x 10^-8 J (1/n²)