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What was the main limitation of Dalton's atomic model?
What was the main limitation of Dalton's atomic model?
Which observation was NOT part of the alpha scattering experiment results?
Which observation was NOT part of the alpha scattering experiment results?
What was a significant conclusion of the nuclear model?
What was a significant conclusion of the nuclear model?
How does the relative mass of an electron compare to protons and neutrons?
How does the relative mass of an electron compare to protons and neutrons?
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What discovery led to the understanding of neutrons in the nucleus?
What discovery led to the understanding of neutrons in the nucleus?
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Study Notes
Development of Atomic Models
- Dalton's model proposed the atom as an indivisible sphere.
- The plum pudding model suggested a positive cloud with negative electrons embedded.
- Rutherford's gold foil experiment led to the nuclear model, where a dense, positively charged nucleus contains protons, and electrons orbit around it.
- Later, Chadwick's experiments confirmed the existence of neutrons, which are neutral particles in the nucleus.
- Bohr's model refined the nuclear model, proposing electrons orbit the nucleus in specific energy levels (shells).
Alpha Particle Scattering
- Alpha particles (positively charged) were fired at a gold foil.
- Most particles passed straight through, indicating mostly empty space in atoms.
- Some particles were deflected, showing the presence of a concentrated positive charge (the nucleus).
- A few particles bounced back, demonstrating the extremely small size and high density of the nucleus.
Structure of the Atom
- Atoms consist of a nucleus containing protons (positive charge) and neutrons (neutral charge).
- Electrons (negative charge) orbit the nucleus.
- Protons and neutrons have a relative mass of 1.
- Electrons have a negligible relative mass (approximately 0).
- Electrons orbit the nucleus in shells / energy levels.
- The nucleus is very small compared to the overall size of the atom.
Relative Mass
- Protons and neutrons have a similar mass (1).
- Electrons have a much smaller mass (approximately 1/1800).
Atomic Size
- The radius of an atom is about 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ m.
- The radius of a nucleus is much smaller, approximately 1 × 10⁻¹⁴ m.
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Explore the evolution of atomic models in this quiz, covering key theories from Dalton to Bohr. Test your understanding of the structure of the atom and significant experiments such as Rutherford's gold foil experiment. Challenge yourself with questions that highlight the discoveries defining modern atomic theory.
