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The Modern Atomic Theory

Question 5 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Compare the modern (electron cloud) model of the atom with Bohr’s atomic model. Which of these statements describe the two models correctly? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
Bohr’s model was replaced only because of its age.
B
Bohr’s model electrons cannot exist between orbits, but in the electron cloud model the location of the electrons cannot be predicted.
C
The modern model explains all available data about atoms; Bohr’s model does not.
D
The modern model is more widely accepted because it was proposed by more well known scientists.