Atomic Structure and Electron Arrangement
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What determines how atoms interact with each other?

  • The atomic number of the atom
  • The arrangement of electrons in each atom (correct)
  • The mass number of the atom
  • The average atomic mass of the element
  • What is the principal quantum number (n) related to?

  • The average atomic mass of an element
  • The mass number of an atom
  • The energy level and size of the orbital (correct)
  • The atomic number of an element
  • What is the difference in the coefficient for the d block compared to the row in the periodic table?

  • It is two less than the row
  • It is one more than the row
  • It is one less than the row (correct)
  • It is the same as the row
  • Why is an atom with more valence electrons more likely to react with other elements?

    <p>Because it is more likely to gain or lose electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the rows in the periodic table correspond to?

    <p>The coefficient in electron configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of constructing an electron configuration and orbital diagram for a given element?

    <p>To understand how an atom will interact with other atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the physical properties of an atom?

    <p>The distribution of subatomic particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the last shell level?

    <p>Orbital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why electrons in the same orbital must have a different spin?

    <p>To obey the Pauli Exclusion Principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of waves has a wavelength similar to that of radio waves?

    <p>Microwave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the protons in the nucleus of an atom?

    <p>To attract the electrons and keep them close</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the distribution of electrons in an atom?

    <p>Electron configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following rules states that in a sublevel, all orbitals should get one electron before pairing up?

    <p>Hund's Rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the different versions of an element with different numbers of neutrons?

    <p>Isotope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using X-Ray waves?

    <p>To take medical images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the area around the nucleus where there is a negative charge?

    <p>Electron cloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Basics of Atomic Structure

    • The higher the coefficient or shell, the higher the energy of an atom.
    • The arrangement of electrons in an atom determines how it interacts with other atoms.
    • The arrangement of electrons in each atom determines its physical properties.
    • All orbitals in the same sublevel (e.g. 2s, 1s, 3p) have the same amount of energy.
    • Mass Number = Protons + Neutrons, not shown on the periodic table.
    • Atomic Number = Protons, shown as the large number on the periodic table.
    • Average Atomic Mass = average mass of all isotopes of an element.

    Principal Quantum Number

    • Principal Quantum Number (N) describes the energy level and size of an orbital.
    • As N increases, the energy and distance from the nucleus also increase.
    • N can be any positive integer (1, 2, 3, 4, ...).
    • Orbitals do not exist unless an electron is occupying it.
    • Orbitals are the last shell level.

    Periodic Table

    • The periodic table is split into blocks, with rows corresponding to the coefficient in electron configuration.
    • For the d block, the coefficient is one less than the row it is in.
    • The exponent is the number of columns from the left of the start of the specific letter block.
    • Students can explain the reasoning behind the organization of the periodic table.

    Electron Configuration and Orbitals

    • Students can construct the appropriate electron configuration and orbital diagram for a given element.
    • Students can identify the alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transitional metals, halogens, noble gases, metals, non-metals, and metalloids on the periodic table.

    Vocabulary

    • Isotope: a different version of an element with a different number of neutrons.
    • Ground State: the lowest energy state of an atom or other particle.
    • Electron Configuration: the distribution of electrons in an atom.
    • Orbital: a region around the nucleus that can hold a specific number of electrons (s: 2, p: 6, d: 10, f: 14).
    • Valence Electrons: electrons that are furthest from the nucleus and have the most energy.
    • Protons: positively charged particles found in the nucleus.
    • Neutrons: neutrally charged particles found in the nucleus.
    • Electrons: negatively charged particles found around the nucleus.
    • Nucleus: the center of the atom, positively charged, containing protons and neutrons.
    • Electron Cloud: the area around the nucleus where there is a negative charge.

    Principles/Laws

    • Pauli Exclusion Principle: electrons in the same orbital must have a different spin.
    • Hund's Rule: in a sublevel, all orbitals get one electron before pairing up.
    • Aufbau Principle: fill orbitals from low energy to high energy (s → p).

    Unit 7: Wave Types

    • Radio Waves: much longer wavelength than visible light, used for communication.
    • Microwave: used for cooking, heat application, and communication, similar to radio waves.
    • Infrared: used for thermal imaging and remote controls.
    • Ultraviolet: used for killing bacteria and creating fluorescent effects, but can damage cells.
    • X-Ray: used for imaging, but can damage molecular structure and cause harm.
    • Gamma Rays: used to treat cancer, but can damage the entire body.

    Emissions Spectra

    • Each element has a unique emission spectra.
    • Emission spectra shows the colors of light emitted when an element is hit with the right wavelength needed to make a jump to a higher energy level.

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    This quiz covers the basics of atomic structure, including the arrangement of electrons and their impact on atomic interactions. It explores the relationship between energy and electron shells, and the role of orbitals in determining atomic behavior.

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