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STRUCTURE OF THE ATOM – Formula & Equation Sheet
Essential formulas and equations from Science, tailored for Class 9 in Science.
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Key concepts & formulas
Essential formulas, key terms, and important concepts for quick reference and revision.
Formulas
E = mc²
E represents energy (in joules), m is mass (in kg), and c is the speed of light (≈ 3 × 10⁸ m/s). This formula shows how mass can be converted into energy, a foundational idea in Einstein’s theory of relativity.
Z = N + P
Z is the atomic number, N is the number of neutrons, and P is the number of protons. This formula defines how the atomic number corresponds to the protons within the nucleus.
A = P + N
A is the mass number, P is the number of protons, and N is the number of neutrons. This indicates that the mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom.
Maximum electrons = 2n²
Where n is the principal quantum number (energy level). This formula calculates the maximum number of electrons that can occupy a given energy level or shell.
Valency = 8 - (number of valence electrons)
This formula estimates the combining capacity of the atom based on the number of electrons in the outer shell, aiming for a stable octet.
Mole calculation: n = \dfrac{m}{M}
n is the number of moles, m is the mass (in grams), and M is the molar mass (in g/mol). Useful for converting between mass and moles of a substance.
Equations
Bohr’s model of hydrogen: E = - \dfrac{13.6 \, eV}{n²}
E is the energy of the electron in a hydrogen atom, and n is the principal quantum number. It helps calculate the energy levels of electrons.
n = 2k + 2
Where k is the number of complete shells. This equation shows how to calculate the total number of electrons for multiple layers in an atom.
\Delta E = E_f - E_i
ΔE is the change in energy, E_f is the final energy level, and E_i is the initial energy level of an electron. Important for understanding energy transitions.
1 (H) = 1 (P) + 0 (N)
Expresses the relation of subatomic particles in hydrogen. A proton accounts for the positive charge, and the neutron has no charge.
Z = Atomic Number (Number of Protons)
Defines the identity of an element based on the number of protons in the nucleus.
A = Z + (N)
Relates atomic mass (A) to atomic number (Z) and the number of neutrons (N). Fundamental for understanding atomic structure.
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