The Bohr Model of the Atom


Learning Intentions

  1. To learn the inner structure of an atom.

  2. To learn how the Bohr model describes the atom.

Questions

  1. Protons and neutrons are found in the atomic __________________.

  2. Electrons are arranged around the atom in __________________.

    1. The first can hold up to __________________ electrons.

    2. The second can hold up to __________________ electrons.

    3. The third can hold up to __________________ electrons.

    4. The nth __________________ can hold up to __________________ electrons.

    5. Electrons in the outer __________________ are called __________________ electrons.

  3. The Bohr model of the atom, while incorrect, is useful for understanding the structure of the atom. What is wrong with the Bohr model?

  4. Draw the Bohr model of:

    1. A helium atom.
    2. An oxygen atom.

    3. A sodium atom.

    4. A neon atom.

    5. A chlorine atom

    6. A calcium atom.

  5. The elements in each group (column) have the same number of __________________.
  6. The elements in each period (row) have the same number of __________________.