Bohr's Radius Formula

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Bohr Radius of an Atom is a physical constant, approximately equal to the most probable distance between the nucleus and the electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state. Check FAQs
ao=(nquantumZ)0.52910-10
ao - Bohr Radius of an Atom?nquantum - Quantum Number?Z - Atomic Number?

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0.0249Edit=(8Edit17Edit)0.52910-10
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Bohr's Radius Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ao=(nquantumZ)0.52910-10
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ao=(817)0.52910-10
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ao=(817)0.52910-10
Next Step Evaluate
ao=2.48941176470588E-11m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
ao=0.0248941176470588nm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ao=0.0249nm

Bohr's Radius Formula Elements

Variables
Bohr Radius of an Atom
Bohr Radius of an Atom is a physical constant, approximately equal to the most probable distance between the nucleus and the electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state.
Symbol: ao
Measurement: LengthUnit: nm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Quantum Number
Quantum Number describe values of conserved quantities in the dynamics of a quantum system.
Symbol: nquantum
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Atomic Number
Atomic Number is the number of protons present inside the nucleus of an atom of an element.
Symbol: Z
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Radius of Bohr's Orbit category

​Go Radius of Bohr's Orbit
rorbit_AN=(nquantum2)([hP]2)4(π2)[Mass-e][Coulomb]Z([Charge-e]2)
​Go Radius of Bohr's Orbit for Hydrogen Atom
rorbit_AV=(nquantum2)([hP]2)4(π2)[Mass-e][Coulomb]([Charge-e]2)
​Go Radius of Bohr's Orbit given Atomic Number
rorbit_AN=(0.52910000000000)(nquantum2)Z
​Go Radius of Orbit given Angular Velocity
rorbit_AV=veω

How to Evaluate Bohr's Radius?

Bohr's Radius evaluator uses Bohr Radius of an Atom = (Quantum Number/Atomic Number)*0.529*10^(-10) to evaluate the Bohr Radius of an Atom, The Bohr's Radius formula is defined as is a physical constant, expressing the most probable distance between the electron and the nucleus in a Hydrogen atom. Bohr Radius of an Atom is denoted by ao symbol.

How to evaluate Bohr's Radius using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bohr's Radius, enter Quantum Number (nquantum) & Atomic Number (Z) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Bohr's Radius

What is the formula to find Bohr's Radius?
The formula of Bohr's Radius is expressed as Bohr Radius of an Atom = (Quantum Number/Atomic Number)*0.529*10^(-10). Here is an example- 2.5E+7 = (8/17)*0.529*10^(-10).
How to calculate Bohr's Radius?
With Quantum Number (nquantum) & Atomic Number (Z) we can find Bohr's Radius using the formula - Bohr Radius of an Atom = (Quantum Number/Atomic Number)*0.529*10^(-10).
Can the Bohr's Radius be negative?
Yes, the Bohr's Radius, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Bohr's Radius?
Bohr's Radius is usually measured using the Nanometer[nm] for Length. Meter[nm], Millimeter[nm], Kilometer[nm] are the few other units in which Bohr's Radius can be measured.
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