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Bohr's Model of an Atom

Electrons los...

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Electrons lose energy of its own while revolving around the nucleus.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
According to Bohr's model of an atom:
Electrons revolve in orbits or circular paths around the nucleus.
While revolving, electrons do not radiate or lose any energy.
Therefore, the given statement is false.

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