Bohr Model Vs. Shrodingers Mech. wave model

In summary, the conversation discusses a Chemistry essay comparing Bohr's mechanical wave model to Schrodinger's model of an atom. The two models have different abilities in predicting electron positions, with Schrodinger's model being more accurate due to its use of wave equations and multiple orbitals. The conversation also touches on the ideas of other scientists, such as de Broglie, who influenced Schrodinger's model.
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In Chemistry class i was assigned a essay. This essay was comparing and contrasting the mechanical wave model to Bohrs model of an atom. some things i have now are
Bohrs
-Unreliable for finding electrons in orbits
-Dense core with protons
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Shrodingers
-ability to predict electrons locations
-Waves and particles

How many orbitals does the wave mechanical model have vs bohrs?
Thanks in advance

Essay so far

Bohr created his model with the ideas that there is a dense center of protons. He also believed that electrons orbited the nucleus in a fixed path. Schrodinger made a model in 1926; the advantage of this model was the ability to predict electron positions using the Schroedinger function. Shroedinger built on the ideas of other scientists like de broglie he agreed with his model saying electrons can be both particles and waves.
 
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The Bohr model has been shown to be unreliable when it comes to predicting electron orbits. This is because the model was based on classical physics, and not quantum theory. In contrast, Shrodingers model uses wave equations which offer a more accurate way of predicting electron positions. This makes Shrodingers model much more reliable than Bohrs. One major difference between these models is the number of orbitals. The Bohr model has only one orbital, whereas the Wave Mechanical model has several orbitals. This means that the Wave Mechanical model is better at accurately predicting electron positions, as it can take into account multiple orbitals. Overall, it is clear that the Wave Mechanical model is more reliable and accurate than Bohrs model. This is because it uses wave equations to predict electron positions, and has more orbitals than the Bohr model.
 

1. What are the main differences between the Bohr Model and Schrodinger's Mechanical Wave Model?

The Bohr Model is a simplified version of the atom that views electrons as orbiting around the nucleus in fixed circular paths, while Schrodinger's Mechanical Wave Model describes electrons as wave-like particles with a probability of being found in certain regions around the nucleus. Additionally, the Bohr Model only applies to hydrogen and other single-electron systems, while Schrodinger's Model can be used for any atom with multiple electrons.

2. Which model is considered to be more accurate?

Schrodinger's Mechanical Wave Model is considered to be more accurate because it takes into account the wave-like nature of electrons and allows for a more detailed description of their behavior. It also agrees with experimental observations and can be applied to a wider range of atoms.

3. What are the limitations of the Bohr Model?

The Bohr Model does not account for the wave-like nature of electrons and therefore cannot accurately predict their behavior in atoms with more than one electron. It also does not account for the concept of electron spin, which is an important factor in determining an atom's properties.

4. How does Schrodinger's Mechanical Wave Model explain the stability of atoms?

Schrodinger's Model explains the stability of atoms by describing electrons as existing in specific energy levels or "shells" around the nucleus. These shells are determined by the wave-like behavior of electrons and the specific energy levels they can occupy. This model also accounts for the concept of electron pairing and the role it plays in an atom's stability.

5. Can Schrodinger's Mechanical Wave Model be used to predict an atom's exact position and momentum?

No, Schrodinger's Mechanical Wave Model can only predict the probability of finding an electron in a certain region around the nucleus. The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle states that it is impossible to know an electron's exact position and momentum simultaneously, so this model can only provide a statistical description of an electron's behavior.

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