What Are the Limitations of Bohr's Atom Model in Electron Distribution?

In summary, the conversation discusses the limitations of the Bohr atom model in accounting for the distribution and arrangement of electrons. The model proposes that electrons revolve around the nucleus in circular orbits, but this does not accurately reflect the true distributions of electrons. Therefore, the Bohr model is not fully self-consistent and has been proven to be incorrect.
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one limitation of bohr atom model is that it could not account for distribution and arrangement of electrons. i could not understand this statement, that is, according to bohr , electrons revolve around the nucleus in circular orbits and the necessary centripetal force is provided by the electrostatic force of attraction between the nucleus and the electron. so, electrons are situated around the nucleus. THEN HOW CAN WE SAY THAT HE COULD NOT ACCOUNT FOR DISTRIBUTION AND ARRANGEMENT OF electrons? does electrons in circular orbits around nucleus not mean distribution and arrangement? please help..

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I'm not sure what particular observations they're referring to, but clearly electrons don't orbit in perfect circles, so the bohr model wouldn't account for their true distributions---i suppose that's what they're referring to. Also the bohr model isn't fully self-consistent...

Anyway, I don't think the particular wording here is important, the overall message is that the bohr model, while useful, is wrong in the end.
 

FAQ: What Are the Limitations of Bohr's Atom Model in Electron Distribution?

What is Bohr's atom model?

Bohr's atom model is a scientific theory proposed by Danish physicist Niels Bohr in 1913 to explain the structure of an atom. It states that electrons orbit around the nucleus in discrete energy levels, and that the energy of an electron is quantized.

How is Bohr's atom model different from other models?

Bohr's atom model is different from other models, such as the Thomson model and the Rutherford model, in that it takes into account the discrete energy levels of electrons and explains the stability of atoms by stating that electrons can only occupy certain energy states.

Is Bohr's atom model still relevant today?

Yes, Bohr's atom model is still relevant today as it forms the basis of our understanding of the structure of atoms and is used in modern quantum mechanics. However, it has been expanded upon and modified by newer theories, such as the quantum mechanical model.

What are the limitations of Bohr's atom model?

One of the limitations of Bohr's atom model is that it only applies to atoms with a single electron, such as hydrogen. It also does not fully explain the behavior of electrons in atoms with more than one electron. Additionally, it does not take into account the concept of electron spin.

How did Bohr's atom model contribute to the development of modern atomic theory?

Bohr's atom model was a significant contribution to the development of modern atomic theory as it introduced the concept of discrete energy levels and quantization in atoms. It also laid the foundation for the development of quantum mechanics, which is the current theory used to explain the behavior of atoms and subatomic particles.

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