NIELS BOHR

BIRTH AND DEATH

• He was born in 1855
• He died in 1962

NATIONALITY

CONTRIBUTION

• This means that atoms go around the nucleus diagonally and straight.

CONCLUSION

• Bohr based his conclusion off of the quantum theory
• The quantum theory is a theory based off matter and energy that says they have
• The same properties of matter and waves

WHEN WAS HIS CONTRIBUTION ACCEPTED?

• He did receive recognition during his lifetime
• After his death, though, a new theory replaced his as scientists found atoms move differently.

INTERESTING FACTS

• He had 6 kids
• One of his sons won the Nobel Prize, like he did.
• During WWII, Bohr offered shelter for Jewish scientists to live and work