Electron energy jumps illustrated with a Bohr atom showing an electron transitioning between two quantized energy levels, a curved arrow indicating the jump, and a photon being emitted or absorbed during the transition, highlighting Bohr's explanation of atomic energy levels on a yellow background.
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Jumping Electrons: How Bohr Explained Why Electrons Jump Between Energy Levels

Picture an elevator that never stops between floors, one moment sitting on the third floor, the next instantly appearing on […]