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Title Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom
Description This instructor-led activity allows students to explore the arrangement of electrons in an atom using Bohr's model. Students will make connections between electron transitions, the amount of energy absorbed/emitted and the distance between energy levels.
Subject Chemistry
Level High School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Multiple-Choice Concept Questions
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included Yes
Language English
Keywords Bohr, atomic structure, electromagnetic spectrum, electron transitions, excited state, ground state, line spectra, wavelength
Simulation(s) Model Atom Hidrogen

Author(s) Nancy Salpepi
School / Organization PhET
Date submitted 24/03/12
Date updated 24/03/12