2.4.2 - Limitations of ohr’s Model
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What is one major limit of Bohr's model?
💡 Hint: Think about how many electrons are present in different atoms.
What does quantum mechanics account for that Bohr's model does not?
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of electrons in different situations.
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True or False: Bohr's model can adequately explain the hydrogen spectrum.
💡 Hint: Consider how well the model has been tested.
What effect does Bohr's model fail to explain in multi-electron ions?
💡 Hint: Think about how electrons influence each other.
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Discuss how the limitations of Bohr's model led to the development of quantum mechanics.
💡 Hint: Consider what the failure of the model prompted scientists to investigate.
Analyze a multi-electron atom's spectrum and identify how it defies Bohr's predictions.
💡 Hint: Look at how energies differ in multi-electron contexts compared to hydrogen.
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