In Niels Bohr model of the atom, the orbits or shells are represented by letters and numbers. Identify the correct statement.
A
The letters are A, B, C, D.
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B
The letters are K, L, M, N.
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C
The letters are P, Q, R, S
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D
The letters are W, X, Y, Z
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Solution
The correct option is B The letters are K, L, M, N. The orbits or shells are represented as shown in the picture below. The nucleus is at the centre of the atom and the electrons in the shells around the nucleus.