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ICSE · Class 7 · Chemistry

4 concept maps of Atomic Structure for ICSE Class 7 Chemistry, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 7 Chemistry syllabus.

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A table showcasing elements that exhibit variable valency, providing examples of their different valencies and the corresponding names of compounds using both 'ous/ic' suffixes and Roman numerals.
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4 Concept Maps

Atomic Structure - Complete Concept Map

Atomic Structure - Complete Concept Map

The map in words

  • Atomic Structure
    • Matter
      • Atoms
        • Definition
        • Fundamental Particles
          • Electrons
          • Protons
          • Neutrons
      • Molecules
        • Molecules of Elements
          • Atomicity
            • Monatomic
            • Diatomic
            • Triatomic
            • Polyatomic
        • Molecules of Compounds
          • Fixed Ratio
          • Different Properties
    • Valency
      • Combining Capacity
      • Definition
      • Fixed Valency
      • Variable Valency
    • Radicals
      • Basic Radicals
        • Positive Charge
        • Cations
      • Acid Radicals
        • Negative Charge
        • Anions
    • Periodic Table
      • Groups
        • Valency Correspondence
      • Periods
      • Element Classification
    • Chemical Formula
      • Writing Rules
      • Molecular Representation
      • Compound Formation

Atomic Structure – Chapter Overview Mind Map

Atomic Structure – Chapter Overview Mind Map

The map in words

  • Atomic Structure
    • Atom
      • Definition
        • Smallest particle of element
        • May or may not exist freely
      • History
        • Democritus coined atomos
        • Dalton 1808
        • Maharishi Kannada Paramanu
      • Subatomic Particles
        • Electron
          • Negative charge
          • Outside nucleus
          • Negligible mass
        • Proton
          • Positive charge
          • Inside nucleus
          • Mass 1 amu
        • Neutron
          • No charge
          • Inside nucleus
          • Mass 1 amu
      • Key Numbers
        • Atomic Number equals Protons
        • Mass Number equals Protons plus Neutrons
    • Molecule
      • Definition
        • Smallest particle with independent existence
      • Types
        • Molecules of Elements
          • Monatomic He Ne Ar
          • Diatomic H2 O2 N2
          • Triatomic O3
          • Polyatomic P4 S8
        • Molecules of Compounds
          • H2O CO2 NaCl
      • Atomicity
        • Number of atoms in one molecule
    • Radicals and Ions
      • Basic Radical Cation
        • Positive charge
        • Loses electrons
        • Na+ Ca2+ Fe3+
      • Acid Radical Anion
        • Negative charge
        • Gains electrons
        • Cl- SO4 2- NO3-
      • Polyatomic Ions
        • NH4+ ammonium
        • OH- hydroxide
        • SO4 2- sulphate
    • Valency
      • Combining capacity
      • Based on hydrogen
      • H valency is 1
      • Examples
        • HCl Cl valency 1
        • H2O O valency 2
        • NH3 N valency 3
        • CH4 C valency 4
      • Variable Valency
        • Iron Fe2+ and Fe3+
        • Copper Cu+ and Cu2+
    • Periodic Table
      • Groups vertical columns
      • Periods horizontal rows
      • Group equals valency up to 4
      • Same group same valency
      • Noble gases valency zero
    • Molecular Formula
      • Cross multiplication method
      • Positive radical first
      • Reduce to lowest ratio
      • Brackets for polyatomic ions

Atomic Structure - Concept Overview

Atomic Structure - Concept Overview

The map in words

  • Atomic Structure
    • Matter and Particles
      • Atoms
        • Nucleus
          • Protons
          • Neutrons
        • Electrons
      • Molecules
        • Monatomic
        • Diatomic
        • Polyatomic
    • Radicals and Ions
      • Cations Basic Radicals
        • Metals
        • Ammonium
      • Anions Acid Radicals
        • Nonmetals
        • Polyatomic
    • Valency and Bonding
      • Valency Definition
        • Hydrogen Standard
        • Variable Valency
      • Formula Writing
        • Simple Compounds
        • Polyatomic Radicals
    • Periodic Table
      • Organization
        • Periods Rows
        • Groups Columns
      • Trends
        • Valency Pattern
        • Group Properties
    • Chemical Formulas
      • Notation
      • Significance
        • Atom Count
        • Molecular Mass

Atomic Structure

Atomic Structure

The map in words

  • Atomic Structure
    • Atom
    • Subatomic particles
    • Electron
    • Proton
    • Neutron
    • Atomic number
    • Mass number
    • Molecule

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Atomic Structure for ICSE Class 7 Chemistry?
Key topics in Atomic Structure include Atom and Subatomic Particles, Molecules and Atomicity, Radicals and Their Types, Valency and Formula Writing. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
What do the concept maps for Atomic Structure show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Atomic Structure connect: Atomic Structure - Complete Concept Map; Atomic Structure – Chapter Overview Mind Map. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Atomic Structure for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Atomic Structure. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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