Difference: Neil Bohr vs Schrodinger Model of Atom

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In Schrodinger's model, the electron orbitals are three-dimensional and can have different shapes depending on the energy level.In summary, the main difference between Bohr's model and Schrodinger's model of the atom is that Schrodinger's model incorporates the use of 4 types of quantum numbers and the electron orbitals are three-dimensional with different shapes depending on the energy level, while Bohr's model does not take into account the orbital quantum number and predicts a flat, pancake-like structure for the hydrogen atom. Additionally, in Schrodinger's model, the electronic orbitals are static with time while in Bohr's model, they are predicted to have an oscillating motion.
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What is the difference between Neil Bohrs Model of the atom & Schrodiners model of the atom?

I know that in Schrodiners model, the atoms rotate around the nucleus in an oscillating motion & use the 4 types quantum numbers.
Am I right in saying that the orbital quantum number ie Azimuthal, does not count for the Bohr model? & that the Azimuthal is the oscillating motion of the electron in Schrodiners model?
 
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The electronic orbitals in Schrodingers model do not oscillate, they are static with time.

You are correct in saying that the orbital quantum number is not predicted in Bohr's model, though you are incorrect in saying that it is the oscillating motion of the electron in Schrodinger's model, as I have stated previously, the orbitals are static with time.

The difference between Bohr's model and Schrodinger's model are numerous. I can't possibly list them all here. I'm pretty sure this has been discussed on another thread.

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Claude Bile said:
The electronic orbitals in Schrodingers model do not oscillate, they are static with time.
It looks like that in the time-independent Schrödinger-equation.

One difference: the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom is flat like a pancake.
 

What is the difference between the Neil Bohr and Schrodinger model of the atom?

The main difference between the Neil Bohr and Schrodinger model of the atom is that Bohr's model is a simplified version that only considers the electron's orbit around the nucleus, while Schrodinger's model takes into account the electron's wave-like properties and its probability of being found in a certain location around the nucleus.

Which model is more accurate?

Schrodinger's model is considered to be more accurate than Bohr's model because it takes into account the wave-like properties of the electron and allows for a more accurate prediction of the electron's location in an atom.

What were the main contributions of Neil Bohr and Schrodinger to the understanding of the atom?

Neil Bohr's main contribution was the discovery of quantized energy levels in the atom, while Schrodinger's contribution was the development of a mathematical equation (the Schrodinger equation) that describes the behavior of electrons in an atom based on their wave-like properties.

How do the two models explain the stability of atoms?

Both models explain the stability of atoms through the concept of energy levels. Bohr's model explains that atoms are stable because the electrons are in quantized energy levels that do not allow them to spiral into the nucleus. Schrodinger's model explains that the stability of atoms is due to the electron's wave-like behavior and the fact that they are most likely to be found in regions of space with lower energy levels.

Which model is still used today?

Both models are still used in different contexts. Bohr's model is used to explain the behavior of simple atoms, while Schrodinger's model is used for more complex atoms. Both models are also used as building blocks in the development of more accurate models of the atom.

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