NEETChemistryStructure of Atom
What happens to the radius of electron orbits with an increase in the value of Z in Bohr's theory?
Options
- AThe radius remains constant.
- BThe radius becomes larger.
- CThe radius becomes smaller.
- DThe radius becomes zero.
Correct answer
C. The radius becomes smaller.
Step-by-step solution
With an increase in the value of Z, the radius of electron orbits becomes smaller, indicating that the electron is tightly bound to the nucleus.