Is the Energy Change in a Bohr Atom Always Equal to One Photon?

In summary, the Bohr Atom Model is a simplified representation of the atomic structure proposed by Niels Bohr in 1913, based on the idea of electrons orbiting around a central nucleus. It differs from previous models by proposing that electrons can only exist in specific energy levels and has limitations in accurately describing the behavior of multi-electron atoms. However, it greatly contributed to our understanding of atoms and is still relevant today as a foundation for teaching basic atomic theory.
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From Wikipedia, the following diagram explains the energy emitted when an electron jumps from a higher-energy shell to a lower-energy shell:
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I already know that the energy of a single photon is equal to ##hf## and in this diagram, ##\Delta E=hf##. Does that mean that ##\Delta E## is only one photon?
 
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Yes, a "downward" transition between two energy levels produces a single photon.
 
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jtbell said:
Yes, a "downward" transition between two energy levels produces a single photon.
It does not have to, but this is the typical case, yes.
 

Related to Is the Energy Change in a Bohr Atom Always Equal to One Photon?

1. What is the Bohr Atom Model?

The Bohr Atom Model is a simplified representation of the atomic structure proposed by Danish physicist Niels Bohr in 1913. It is based on the concept of electrons orbiting around a central nucleus, similar to planets orbiting around the sun.

2. How does the Bohr Atom Model differ from previous models?

Prior to the Bohr Atom Model, scientists believed that electrons could occupy any position within an atom's electron cloud. However, Bohr proposed that electrons could only exist in specific energy levels, or shells, around the nucleus.

3. What are the limitations of the Bohr Atom Model?

The Bohr Atom Model is limited in that it only accurately describes the behavior of single-electron atoms, such as hydrogen. It also does not account for the movement of electrons within the energy levels.

4. How does the Bohr Atom Model contribute to our understanding of atoms?

The Bohr Atom Model was a significant step in our understanding of atoms and their structure. It provided a framework for understanding the arrangement of electrons within an atom and helped explain the spectral lines observed in atomic spectra.

5. Is the Bohr Atom Model still relevant today?

While the Bohr Atom Model has been replaced by more complex models, it still serves as a foundation for our understanding of atomic structure. It is still used in teaching basic concepts of atomic theory and is often used to explain the behavior of atoms in simple chemical reactions.

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