Bohr's Model of the Atom Flashcards

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How did Niels Bohr adapt the nuclear model of the atom?

He suggested that electrons orbit the nucleus at specific distances (energy levels / shells).

Why was Bohr's model of the atom accepted?

His theoretical calculations agreed with experimental observations.

True or false? Bohr rejected the idea of a nucleus.

False. He kept the nuclear model and adapted it, adding electrons in fixed orbits.