Bohr theory

Definitions of Bohr theory
  1. noun
    (physics) a theory of atomic structure that combined Rutherford's model with the quantum theory; electrons orbiting a nucleus can only be in certain stationary energy states and light is emitted when electrons jump from one energy state to another
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    atomic theory
    a theory of the structure of the atom
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