University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 41 - Quantum Mechanics II: Atomic Structure - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1401: Q41.2

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Similarities: quantized energy and angular momentum. Electron orbits the nucleus. Differences: Bohr model assumes quantized energy and angular momentum, but the Schrodinger analysis derives them. The Bohr model assumes sharp, planet-like orbits for the electron. The Schrodinger equation only gives probabilities; the electron is “fuzzy”. The Bohr model has little math, while solving the Schrodinger equation requires knowledge of imaginary numbers and solving partial differential equations.
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