Atomic Theory Timelines
Atomic Theory Timelines
This is a story of how the atomic model gets changed when new evidence comes
along.
1. Electrons orbit the nucleus in orbits that have specific size and energy.
2. The energy of the orbit is related to its size. The lowest energy is found in the
smallest orbit.
3. Electrons reside in orbits. They move between each shell when gaining or losing
energy.
4. When gaining energy, electrons move to farther orbit from the nucleus. When losing
energy, electrons move to closer orbit from the nucleus.
Quantum Mechanical Model: Erwin Schrödinger