NEET Chemistry Bohr's Model MCQ Question
Consider a diagram depicting Bohr's model of the hydrogen atom with electrons in circular orbits around the nucleus. Which of the following statements correctly describes the energy levels of these orbits as the electron moves closer to the nucleus?
The energy becomes more negative as the electron moves closer to the nucleus.
The energy becomes positive as the electron moves closer to the nucleus.
The energy remains constant regardless of the electron's position.
The energy becomes zero as the electron moves closer to the nucleus.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to Bohr's model, as the electron gets closer to the nucleus (decreases in n), the energy becomes larger in absolute value and more negative, reaching the most negative value at the ground state (n=1).
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