Atomic Structure

1. Name the different theories that explain the structure of the atom names of scientist, atomic models suggested with advantages and disadvantages. 2. What conclusions did Rutherfords draw from the gold foil experiment. 3. What are the draw backs of Rutherfords model of the atom? 4. What are the postulates of or Bohrs model of the atom? 5. What is a line spectra? How did Neils Bohr explain the hydrogen spectra? 6. Why do we only see only 4 colors in the spectra of hydrogen? Explain your answer. 7. Which color has a higher energy? Red or Blue? 8. What are the wavelengths of the different colors seen in the hydrogen spectra? 9. Define the following terms: a. Orbit, Energy level, Shell b. Which shell has a higher energy K shell or M shell and why? c. What is a ground state electron? How is it different from an excited state electron?