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How does Bohr’s atomic model build on Rutherford’s model?

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rutherford explained the nucleus of an atom, while bohr was more into the electrons and their energy levels .
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Bohr improved Rutherford's model by proposing that electrons travelled about the nucleus in orbits that had specific energy levels. ... When a metal atom is heated, it absorbs energy and the electrons jump to higher energy levels.
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