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Which principle states that each electron occupies the lowest energy orbital available?
Which principle states that each electron occupies the lowest energy orbital available?
How many orbitals are present in the D sublevel?
How many orbitals are present in the D sublevel?
What does the quantum number 'n' represent in the quantum mechanical model of the atom?
What does the quantum number 'n' represent in the quantum mechanical model of the atom?
Which of the following correctly describes the Heisenberg uncertainty principle?
Which of the following correctly describes the Heisenberg uncertainty principle?
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What must occur when energy is added to an electron in an atom?
What must occur when energy is added to an electron in an atom?
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Which rule states that single electrons with the same spin must occupy each orbital before pairing?
Which rule states that single electrons with the same spin must occupy each orbital before pairing?
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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the S sublevel?
What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the S sublevel?
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What is meant by the term 'ground state' in relation to an atom?
What is meant by the term 'ground state' in relation to an atom?
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Study Notes
Atomic Models: Principles and Structure
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Bohr Model:
- Electrons exist in specific energy levels (allowed energy states)
- Electrons orbit the nucleus in circular paths
- When electrons absorb energy, they jump to a higher energy level; releasing energy when returning to a lower level.
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De Broglie Model:
- Electrons exhibit wave-like properties
- Electrons have specific wavelengths, frequencies, and energies
- Electrons do not move in fixed circular orbits around the nucleus
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Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle:
- Simultaneous precise determination of an electron's position and velocity is impossible
- It's not possible to predict a fixed path for electrons
- The probability of finding an electron in a region around the nucleus can be determined
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Schrödinger's Quantum Mechanical Model:
- Electrons do not have fixed paths around the nucleus
- Electrons behave as waves
- The electron cloud represents the greatest probability of finding an electron in a given region around the nucleus
Quantum Mechanical Model Details
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Principal Energy Level (n):
- Represents the energy level of an electron
- n = 1, 2, 3 etc (increasing energy levels)
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Sublevels per Level (n):
- n = 1: 1 sublevel (s) holding 2 electrons
- n = 2: 2 sublevels (s, p) holding 8 electrons
- n = 3: 3 sublevels (s, p, d) holding 18 electrons
- n = 4: 4 sublevels (s, p, d, f) holding 32 electrons
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Orbitals per Sublevel:
- s: 1 orbital
- p: 3 orbitals
- d: 5 orbitals
- f: 7 orbitals
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Electrons per Orbital/Sublevel:
- Each orbital holds a maximum of 2 electrons
- s: 2 electrons
- p: 6 electrons
- d: 10 electrons
- f: 14 electrons
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Orbital Size and Energy:
- As n increases, orbitals become larger and have higher energy
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Ground State:
- The lowest energy level of an atom
Electron Arrangement Rules
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Aufbau Principle:
- Electrons fill the lowest energy orbitals first
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Pauli Exclusion Principle:
- A maximum of two electrons can occupy an orbital, with opposite spins
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Hund's Rule:
- Electrons fill orbitals of equal energy singly before doubling up
Electron Configuration Notation Examples
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Electron Configuration Notation:
- 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p5
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Noble Gas Notation:
- [Ne] 3s2, 3p5
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Orbital Diagrams (Example):
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Chemical Behavior
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Valence Electrons:
- Electrons in the outermost energy level
- Determine the chemical behavior of an element
Electron-Dot Structures
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Components:
- Valence electrons
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Example (Correct): Cl·
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Example (Incorrect): …… Cl·
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Test your knowledge on atomic models, including Bohr's model, De Broglie's wave theory, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, and Schrödinger's quantum mechanical model. This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of how electrons behave and the significance of these models in understanding atomic structure.
