The Bohr Model (7.1.6)

Question 1

• The Bohr model provided the conceptual bridge from classical theoretical physics to quantum mechanics. It is important because it introduced the idea of quantized energy states for electrons in atoms.

Answer 1

• The Bohr model provided the conceptual bridge from classical theoretical physics to quantum mechanics. It is important because it introduced the idea of quantized energy states for electrons in atoms.

Question 2

• Bohr’s model worked very well for explaining atoms and ions having a single electron, such as H, He+, Li2+, and Be3+.

Answer 2

• Bohr’s model worked very well for explaining atoms and ions having a single electron, such as H, He+, Li2+, and Be3+.

Question 3

• Bohr’s model was inadequate for explaining atomic spectra of other atoms or ions.

Answer 3

• Bohr’s model was inadequate for explaining atomic spectra of other atoms or ions.