Abstract
The following postulates, made by Bohr [7], are fundamental to an understanding of atomic structure:
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Electrons can move in “discrete” energy states around the nucleus of an atom without radiating energy. These states can be identified by a set of integers called quantum numbers.
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Electrons can pass from one energy state to another with either emission or absorption of energy.
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Phillips, G.C. (1991). Atomic Structure. In: A Concise Introduction to Ceramics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6973-8_8
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