How Does the Bohr Model Explain Energy Levels in One-Electron Atoms?

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The Bohr model effectively predicts energy levels for one-electron atoms, including hydrogen and ions like He+ and Li++. It involves calculating allowed Bohr radii, kinetic energy, and electric potential energy, leading to a formula for energy levels based on variables such as N, Z, and fundamental constants. A specific question regarding the radius of a "one-muon" atom is also posed, requiring numerical calculation based on the mass of the muon and the atomic nucleus. Participants are encouraged to demonstrate their problem-solving attempts in accordance with forum rules. The discussion emphasizes the application of the Bohr model to various atomic structures.
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The Bohr model
The Bohr model correctly predicts the main energy levels not only for atomic hydrogen but also for other "one-electron" atoms where all but one of the atomic electrons has been moved, as as in He+ (one electron removed) or Li++ (two electrons removed). To help you derive an equation for the N energy levels for a system consisting of a nucleus containing Z protons and just one electron answer the following questions. Your answer may use some or all of the following variables: N, Z, hbar, pi, epsilon0, e and m

(a) What are the allowed Bohr radii?
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(b) What is the allowed kinetic energy? Instead of substituting in your answer for part (a) you may use the variable r.
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(c) What is the allowed electric potential energy? Instead of substituting in your answer for part (a) you may use the variable r.
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(d) Combining your answers from part (a), (b) and (c) what are the allowed energy levels? our answer should not contain the the variable r (use your result from part (a)).
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(e) The negative muon (μ-) behaves like a heavy electron, with the same charge as the electron but with a mass 207 times as large as the electron mass. As a moving μ- comes to rest in matter, it tends to knock electrons out of atoms and settle down onto a nucleus to form a "one-muon" atom. Calculate the radius of the smallest Bohr orbit for a μ- bound to a nucleus containing 77 protons and 194 neutrons. Your answer should be numeric and in terms of meters.
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Tried all solutions for the first one but no luck !
 
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First answer is :

(N^2(hbar^2/((1/(4piepsilon0))e^2m)))/Z
 
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As per forum rules, you must demonstrate an attempt at solving the problem before receiving help.

Your answer for (a) looks correct.
 
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