Draw Bohr’s Model for the following atoms, indicating the locations of electrons, protons, and neutrons:

  • (a) Potassium (Atomic No. 19, Mass No. 39)
    • Protons: 19

    • Neutrons: 39 – 19 = 20

    • Electrons: 19

    • The Bohr model would show 19 electrons arranged in 4 shells:

      • K shell (1s): 2 electrons

      • L shell (2s, 2p): 8 electrons

      • M shell (3s, 3p): 8 electrons

      • N shell (4s): 1 electron

  • (b) Silicon (Atomic No. 14, Mass No. 28)

    • Protons: 14

    • Neutrons: 28 – 14 = 14

    • Electrons: 14

    • The Bohr model would show 14 electrons arranged in 3 shells:

      • K shell (1s): 2 electrons

      • L shell (2s, 2p): 8 electrons

      • M shell (3s): 4 electrons

  • (c) Argon (Atomic No. 18, Mass No. 39)

    • Protons: 18

    • Neutrons: 39 – 18 = 21

    • Electrons: 18

    • The Bohr model would show 18 electrons arranged in 3 shells:

      • K shell (1s): 2 electrons

      • L shell (2s, 2p): 8 electrons

      • M shell (3s, 3p): 8 electrons