Question

Which of the following postulates were put forward by Neil Bohr?

• A. Only certain special orbits known as discrete orbits of electrons are allowed inside the atom.
• B. While revolving in discrete orbits the electrons do not radiate energy.
• C. An atom consists of a positively charged sphere and the electrons are embedded in it.
• D. Both A and B.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both A and B.

Neils Bohr put forward the following postulates about the model of an atom: (i) Only certain special orbits known as discrete orbits of electrons are allowed inside the atom. (ii) While revolving in discrete orbits the electrons do not radiate energy