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Why are electron orbits sometimes not circular but irregular in shape?
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Most orbitals are not circluar at all. This is because of the combined effects between attraction to the nucleus and repulsion form each other. Orbitals are not actually defined locations for the electron, but just the places they are most likely to be. Because of the aforementioned effects, the place they are most likely to be ends up as a shape whereby the balance, of the two forces of attraction and repulsion, is optimised.
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Bohr proposed that an electron is found only in specific circular paths, or orbits, around the nucleus.
What did Bohr assume about motion of electrons?
Bohr proposed that an electron is found only in specific circular paths, or orbits, around the nucleus.
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Are comets in circular or elliptical orbits?
Comets do indeed have orbits. Sometimes the orbits take thousands of years. For the most part, they stay in these orbits unless affected by the gravity of another body.
What was the basic new proposal in the Bohr model of the atoms?
Bohr proposed that an electron is found in circular paths, or orbits, around the nucleus, and they can only orbit at a specific fixed distance from the nucleus.
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The electron orbits AROUND the nucleus (center).
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Why should the orbit be circular?
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