bohr theory

Bohr the·o·ry

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawr, bohr thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /bɔr, boʊr ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawr, bohr thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /bɔr, boʊr ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

Definitions of bohr theory words

noun bohr theory a theory of atomic structure that explains the spectrum of hydrogen atoms. It assumes that the electron orbiting around the nucleus can exist only in certain energy states, a jump from one state to another being accompanied by the emission or absorption of a quantum of radiation 3
noun bohr theory a theory, proposed by Niels Bohr in 1913, stating that electrons revolve in definite orbits around a nucleus, and that radiation is absorbed or emitted only when an electron is transferred from one orbit to another 3
noun bohr theory a theory of atomic structure in which the hydrogen atom (Bohr atom, ) is assumed to consist of a proton as nucleus, with a single electron moving in distinct circular orbits around it, each orbit corresponding to a specific quantized energy state: the theory was extended to other atoms. 1

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Origin of bohr theory

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; after N. Bohr

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bohr theory popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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noun bohr theory

quantum theory — any theory predating quantum mechanics that encompassed Planck's radiation formula and a scheme for obtaining discrete energy states for atoms, as Bohr theory.

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