Bohr Model of Atom - Derivation Of Bohr Formula

  • Introduction to Bohr Model
  • Explanation of Energy Levels
  • Derivation of Bohr Formula
  • Understanding Angular Momentum
  • Quantization of Angular Momentum

Introduction to Bohr Model

  • Proposed by Niels Bohr in 1913
  • Describes behavior of electrons in atoms
  • Based on quantum theory
  • Provides explanation for atomic spectra
  • Lays foundation for modern atomic theory

Explanation of Energy Levels

  • Electrons move in specific orbits around the nucleus
  • Each orbit represents a specific energy level
  • Electrons can move between energy levels by absorbing or emitting energy
  • Higher energy levels are farther from the nucleus

Derivation of Bohr Formula

  • Bohr proposed that the angular momentum of electron is quantized
  • Angular momentum is given by L = n * h / 2π
  • n is the principal quantum number
  • h is the Planck’s constant (6.62607015 × 10^-34 Js)
  • Angular momentum is quantized in multiples of h / 2π

Understanding Angular Momentum

  • Angular momentum is a vector quantity
  • It depends on the mass, velocity, and distance from the axis of rotation
  • For electron, mass is negligible compared to the nucleus
  • Angular momentum can be expressed as mvr
  • v is the linear velocity of the electron
  • r is the distance between the electron and nucleus

Quantization of Angular Momentum

  • Bohr proposed that angular momentum is quantized in units of h / 2π
  • This implies that the product of mass, velocity, and radius must be quantized
  • Angular momentum quantization explains stable orbits of electron
  • Only certain values of angular momentum are allowed
  • These correspond to different energy levels in the atom

Energy Levels in Hydrogen Atom

  • For hydrogen atom, the energy levels are given by E = -13.6/n^2 eV
  • E is the energy of the orbit
  • n is the principal quantum number
  • Each energy level corresponds to a specific orbit

Calculation of Radius

  • Radius of the orbit can be calculated using the formula r = 0.529 Å * n^2 / Z
  • r is the radius of the orbit
  • Z is the atomic number
  • 0.529 Å is the Bohr radius

Limitations of the Bohr Model

  • Only applicable to hydrogen atom
  • Does not explain behavior of multi-electron atoms
  • Violates Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle
  • Fails to explain spectral lines with fine structure
  • Limited accuracy in predicting energy levels

Example Calculation

Consider a hydrogen atom with n = 3.

  • Energy of the orbit: E = -13.6 / 3^2 eV = -1.51 eV
  • Radius of the orbit: r = 0.529 Å * 3^2 / 1 = 1.59 Å

Atomic Structure

  • Introduction to atomic structure
  • Protons, neutrons, and electrons
  • Atomic number and mass number
  • Isotopes and atomic mass
  • Electron configuration

Wave-particle Duality

  • Dual nature of matter and energy
  • Wave properties of electrons and photons
  • Particle properties of electrons and photons
  • Wave-particle duality experiment
  • De Broglie wavelength

Quantum Mechanics

  • Introduction to quantum mechanics
  • Schrödinger equation
  • Wavefunctions and probability densities
  • Quantum numbers
  • Pauli exclusion principle

Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom

  • Orbitals and subshells
  • Electron spin and magnetic quantum number
  • Aufbau principle
  • Hund’s rule
  • Electronic configuration examples

Periodic Table

  • Structure and organization of periodic table
  • Periods and groups
  • Block and series
  • Trends in atomic properties
  • Periodic properties and periodicity

Electron Affinity and Ionization Energy

  • Definition and trends of electron affinity
  • Factors affecting electron affinity
  • Definition and trends of ionization energy
  • Factors affecting ionization energy
  • Importance of electron affinity and ionization energy

Electromagnetic Waves

  • Electromagnetic spectrum
  • Properties of electromagnetic waves
  • Relationship between wavelength, frequency, and energy
  • Speed of light
  • Applications of electromagnetic waves

Atomic Spectra

  • Definition and types of atomic spectra
  • Line spectra and continuous spectra
  • Emission and absorption spectra
  • Relation between energy and spectra
  • Importance of atomic spectra in studying atoms

Quantum Numbers

  • Principal quantum number (n)
  • Angular momentum quantum number (l)
  • Magnetic quantum number (ml)
  • Spin quantum number (ms)
  • Explanation and examples of quantum numbers

Electron Configuration

  • Rules for filling electron orbitals
  • Aufbau principle and filling order
  • Pauli exclusion principle and spin pairing
  • Hund’s rule and maximum multiplicity
  • Examples of electron configuration

Newton’s Laws of Motion

  • Newton’s First Law of Motion
    • An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion with the same velocity, unless acted upon by a net external force.
  • Newton’s Second Law of Motion
    • The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied to it and inversely proportional to its mass.
  • Newton’s Third Law of Motion
    • For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Projectile Motion

  • Definition of projectile motion
  • Horizontal and vertical components
  • Range of a projectile
  • Maximum height of a projectile
  • Angle of projection

Circular Motion

  • Uniform circular motion
  • Centripetal force and centripetal acceleration
  • Relationship between radius, angular velocity, and linear velocity
  • Examples of circular motion in daily life
  • Banking of roads

Work, Power, and Energy

  • Definition of work
  • Calculation of work done by a constant force
  • Kinetic energy and potential energy
  • Conservation of mechanical energy
  • Definition of power

Gravitation

  • Universal law of gravitation
  • Calculation of gravitational force
  • Gravitational field strength and potential
  • Kepler’s laws of planetary motion
  • Escape velocity

Waves and Sound

  • Characteristics of waves
  • Transverse and longitudinal waves
  • Wave speed, frequency, and wavelength
  • Sound waves and their properties
  • Doppler effect

Optics

  • Reflection and refraction of light
  • Law of reflection and Snell’s law
  • Types of lenses and mirrors
  • Image formation by lenses and mirrors
  • Lens formula and mirror formula

Electric Charges and Fields

  • Electric charge and its properties
  • Coulomb’s law and electric field intensity
  • Electric field lines and electric dipole
  • Gauss’s law and electric flux
  • Electric potential and potential energy

Electromagnetic Induction

  • Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction
  • Lenz’s law and induced emf
  • Self-inductance and mutual inductance
  • Applications of electromagnetic induction
  • Transformers and generators

Modern Physics

  • Photoelectric effect and wave-particle duality
  • Planck’s quantum theory of radiation
  • Bohr’s model of hydrogen atom
  • Dual nature of matter and de Broglie’s hypothesis
  • Nuclear physics and radioactivity