6. The H atom and the Be3+ ion each have one electron. Does the Bohr model predict their spectra accurately? Would you expect their line spectra to be identical? Explain.

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6.  The H atom and the Be3+ ion each have one electron. Does the Bohr model predict their spectra accurately?  Would you expect their line spectra to be identical?  Explain.

DrBob222 · Accepted Answer

The Bohr model does a fairly good job with both but a correct must be made for the Be^3+ because of the increased mass of the Be vs H. You would not expect the line spectra to overlap line for line.