TEACHER MASTER Chemistry - Science 9

Bohr Models

In this set of notes we will cover:

- Draw a Bohr model of each atom up to atomic number 20

Ø  Recommended time required for presentation of this set of notes:

o  45 minutes to 60 minutes depending on the group

Ø  Materials Needed:

Ø  Special Notes:

o  By the end of the lesson students should find Bohr diagrams relatively simple. Remind them to practice a few for homework as they are easy to forget how to do.

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In this set of notes we will cover:

- Draw a Bohr model of each atom up to atomic number 20.

Reading the Periodic Table

For the first 20 elements of the periodic table you can “read” how the electrons are arranged around the nucleus.

Rows represent levels (or layers) of the orbital.

Columns represent each electron added.

1st Row:

The first energy level can only hold two electrons. So there are only two elements in the first row (hydrogen and helium).

2nd Row:

The second energy level can hold eight electrons (2 columns + 6 more columns). So there are eight elements in the second row. Here are the first three:


Bohr Models

Instead of continuing to draw all these circles a Bohr diagram simplifies things for us. A Bohr diagram just shows the nucleus and indicates how many electrons are in each level.

After figuring out how many electrons an atom has count out how many are in each layer. Remember: the first layer can hold two electrons. The second and third can hold eight.

If you forget … just count the number of elements in each row.

Lithium Oxygen

Berylium Flourine

Boron Neon

Carbon Sodium

Nitrogen


You try a few

Complete the following Bohr Diagrams:

Magnesium

Calcium

Chlorine

Fluorine

Hydrogen

You will need to be able to draw or identify the Bohr diagrams for the first 20 elements.

Quiz Next day: Bohr Model – first 20 elements

L08C2- Notes - Teacher Master - Bohr Model.doc