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What is the main purpose of the marble simulation in this activity?

  • To deduce the shape and size of hidden objects using marble paths. (correct)
  • To entertain participants while they learn about atoms.
  • To compare the weights of different small objects.
  • To understand the motion of different types of marbles.

What aspect of Chadwick's discovery was significant to the structure of the atom?

  • Protons and neutrons are both negatively charged.
  • The existence of neutrons indicated the presence of neutral particles in the nucleus. (correct)
  • Chadwick proposed that electrons are found in the nucleus.
  • Neutrons are responsible for the electron's energy levels.

How does the behavior of marbles in the simulation relate to Rutherford's gold foil experiment?

  • Both experiments show the continuous nature of particle movement.
  • Both experiments rely on random outcomes to reveal hidden structures.
  • Both experiments focus solely on the size of the particles involved.
  • Both experiments demonstrate the deflection of particles by dense objects. (correct)

What was a key finding from Niels Bohr's studies on hydrogen atoms?

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Which of the following subatomic particles is found in the nucleus of an atom?

<p>Protons and neutrons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important not to reveal the contents of the black box during the activity?

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What similar method is used to evaluate the structure of atoms in scientific research?

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What describes the charge of neutrons compared to other subatomic particles?

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What role do negatively charged electrons play in an atom?

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What was the primary prediction made by Rutherford regarding the behavior of positively charged particles when shot at gold foil?

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What conclusion did Rutherford reach based on the results of the gold foil experiment?

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In which year did Rutherford discover the proton?

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Which statement best describes the composition of the nucleus according to Rutherford's findings?

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What concept was challenged by Rutherford’s gold foil experiment?

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What do most of the particles do in the gold foil experiment according to Rutherford's observations?

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What feature of the atom did Rutherford identify following the experiment?

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What was the design of the simulation activity based on Rutherford's experiment supposed to help students understand?

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What analogy did Niels Bohr use to describe the behavior of electrons in an atom?

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the first orbit in an atom, according to Bohr's theory?

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What happens when an electron jumps from a higher to a lower orbit?

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Which of the following correctly identifies the order of maximum electrons in the first three orbits?

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What characteristic of light emitted by hydrogen atoms leads scientists to describe it as a 'fingerprint'?

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Why does the Bohr-Rutherford model struggle to explain elements beyond the first 20?

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Who proposed the idea that matter is made of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms?

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What does it mean that electrons cannot exist between orbits in Bohr's model?

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Which statement best describes Dalton's view of atoms?

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What discovery did J.J. Thomson make in his experiments?

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Which model of the atom did Thomson propose?

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What significant finding resulted from Rutherford's gold foil experiment?

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What is located at the center of the atom according to Rutherford's revised model?

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How did Dalton explain the properties of pure gold samples?

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What was a limitation of Dalton's atomic model?

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In Thomson's plum pudding model, where are the electrons located?

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What did Rutherford conclude from the deflection of particles in his experiment?

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What particles did Thomson identify as negatively charged?

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What does the term 'atom' mean as proposed by Democritus?

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What was Aristotle's contribution to atomic theory?

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What was a key principle of Dalton's billiard ball model?

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According to Dalton's atomic theory, what occurs during chemical reactions?

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Which of the following statements about the atomic theory is true?

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What did Democritus argue about the nature of matter?

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Why could the billiard ball model not explain certain phenomena?

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Which of the following was NOT a belief of Democritus?

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How did early scientific theorists determine the structure of matter?

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What quality did Aristotle assign to the substance of earth?

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What characteristic of atomic theories distinguishes them from one another?

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What phenomenon did J.J. Thomson's experiments primarily reveal about atoms?

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How did Rutherford's gold foil experiment alter the understanding of atomic structure?

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What does the term 'fingerprint' refer to in the context of light emitted by elements?

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In the Bohr model of the atom, where are electrons located?

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Which scientist is associated with the 'plum pudding' model of the atom?

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If a neutral atom has five electrons, how many protons does it have?

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What is a common misconception about Dalton's atomic theory?

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What does atomic theory suggest about changes in atomic models over time?

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Which of the following correctly describes the nucleus in Rutherford's atomic model?

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Flashcards

Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment

In Rutherford's gold foil experiment, alpha particles were fired at a thin gold foil. Most of the particles passed straight through, but some were deflected at large angles. This led to the conclusion that the atom has a small, dense, positively charged nucleus.

Rutherford's Black Box Simulation

A simulation where objects are hidden under a board and marbles are used to deduce their shape and size by observing the marble's paths.

Neutron

A neutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

Nucleus

The center of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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Electron

A negatively charged particle orbiting the nucleus of an atom.

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Atomic Excitation

The process by which an atom absorbs energy and then releases it as light.

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Bohr Model

A model of the atom where electrons orbit the nucleus in specific paths.

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Atomic Spectrum

The colors of light emitted by an atom when it's excited, showing only specific wavelengths.

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Prism

The splitting of white light into its component colors using a prism.

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Wavelength

The property of light that determines its color, ranging from red to violet.

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Atom

The smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element.

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Billiard Ball Model

Dalton's model of the atom, where it's pictured as a solid sphere.

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Plum Pudding Model

Thomson's model of the atom, picturing it as a sphere of positive charge with negatively charged electrons embedded within.

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Proton

A positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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Dalton's Law of Conservation of Mass

The idea that in chemical reactions, atoms are rearranged, but not created or destroyed.

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Dalton's Atomic Theory

The idea that atoms of the same element are identical, while atoms of different elements are different.

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Rutherford's Nuclear Model

Rutherford's model of the atom, where the nucleus is a concentrated positive charge, and electrons orbit around it.

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Electron Energy Levels

The farther an electron is from the nucleus, the higher its energy level.

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Electron Jumps

Electrons can jump between fixed orbits, releasing energy as light when moving from a higher to a lower energy level.

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Electron Orbit Capacity

The idea that each orbit can only hold a specific number of electrons.

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Bohr's Contribution to Atomic Theory

Niels Bohr studied the hydrogen atom's emitted light, proposing a new atomic model based on specific electron orbits.

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Bohr-Rutherford Model

The Bohr-Rutherford model combines Bohr's electron orbits with Rutherford's nuclear structure, offering a simplified explanation for the first 20 elements.

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What is a proton?

A positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the nucleus?

The central part of an atom containing protons and neutrons, with a positive charge.

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Explain the outcome of Rutherford's gold foil experiment.

In Rutherford's gold foil experiment, most alpha particles passed through the gold foil, but some were deflected at large angles. This indicated a small, dense, positively charged nucleus in the atom.

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What is a neutron?

A neutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is Rutherford's model of the atom?

The model of the atom that suggests a positively charged nucleus surrounded by a cloud of negatively charged electrons.

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What is Rutherford's gold foil experiment?

The experiment that led Rutherford to propose the nuclear model of the atom.

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What is the 'empty space' aspect of Rutherford's model?

The idea that most of an atom is actually empty space due to the small size of the nucleus compared to the atom's overall volume.

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How did Rutherford's experiment change our understanding of the atom?

Rutherford's experiment was designed to test Thomson's model of the atom, which suggested a uniform distribution of positive and negative charges. The results challenged Thomson's model and led to the discovery of the nucleus and the proton.

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Aristotle's Theory of Matter

A theory that all matter is made up of four basic substances: earth, water, air, and fire. It was accepted for almost 2000 years.

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Indivisible Particle

The idea proposed by Democritus that all matter can be divided into smaller and smaller pieces until a single, indivisible particle is reached.

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Scientific Theory

A way of explaining a phenomenon based on scientific evidence and reasoning that can change as new information is gathered.

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Evolution of a Theory

A process by which an old theory is modified, improved, or replaced by a new theory based on new observations or insights.

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Attraction and Repulsion

The ability of substances to attract or repel each other due to the positive and negative charges within them.

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Dalton's Atomic Model Limitations

A model of the atom that explains why some substances attract and repel each other. It couldn't fully explain this phenomenon.

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John Dalton

John Dalton, an English scientist and teacher who revived Democritus' theory of the indivisible atom.

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Democritus

The Greek philosopher who proposed the idea of the atom as an indivisible particle.

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What is a scientific theory?

A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of a phenomenon, based on evidence and reasoning, that has been repeatedly tested and confirmed.

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What did Dalton's atomic theory propose?

Dalton's atomic theory proposed that matter is composed of indivisible particles called atoms, and atoms of the same element are identical, while atoms of different elements are different.

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What did Thomson discover and how?

Thomson discovered electrons, negatively charged particles, by studying cathode rays. These particles were found to be present in all atoms, suggesting that atoms are not indivisible.

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What did Rutherford's gold foil experiment show?

Rutherford's gold foil experiment showed that most alpha particles passed through a thin gold foil, but some were deflected at large angles, indicating a small, dense, positively charged nucleus at the center of the atom.

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What did Bohr propose about electron orbits?

Bohr's model of the atom proposed that electrons orbit the nucleus in specific, quantized energy levels, explaining the observed line spectra of hydrogen atoms.

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If a neutral atom has three electrons, how many protons does it have?

A neutral atom containing three electrons must have three protons to balance the negative charges of the electrons, ensuring an overall neutral charge.

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Compare Thomson's and Bohr's models of the atom.

While both Thomson and Bohr developed models of the atom, Thomson's model depicted electrons embedded within a positively charged sphere, while Bohr proposed that electrons orbit the nucleus in specific energy levels.

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What did Rutherford expect to happen in his gold foil experiment and why was he surprised?

Rutherford expected the alpha particles to pass straight through the gold foil as the atom was thought to be mostly empty space with a uniform distribution of positive charge. However, some particles were deflected at large angles, leading him to propose that the atom contains a small, dense, positively charged nucleus.

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Why is it reasonable to expect atomic models to change over time?

Atomic models are constantly refined and adapted as new evidence emerges and our understanding of the atom evolves. New technologies and observations lead to revisions and improvements in our models.

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Describe the contributions of key scientists to atomic theory.

Democritus proposed the concept of atoms as fundamental, indivisible particles. Aristotle disagreed with the idea of atoms. Dalton furthered the atomic theory, proposing specific properties of atoms. Thomson discovered the electron and presented the plum pudding model. Rutherford proposed the nuclear model through his gold foil experiment. Chadwick discovered the neutron. Bohr added the concept of quantized energy levels in electron orbits.

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Study Notes

Atomic Models

  • Different scientists proposed various models of the atom over time, reflecting advancements in scientific understanding.
  • Models evolve as new evidence and technologies emerge.

The Evolution of Atomic Theory

  • Democritus (around 400 BCE): Proposed the indivisible particle—the atom.
  • Aristotle (around 450 BCE): Supported an earlier theory that all matter is composed of four basic substances (earth, water, air, and fire).
  • Dalton's Model (1807): Revived the idea of the atom; proposed it as an indivisible particle. Atoms of an element are identical; atoms of different elements are different. Atoms are rearranged to form new substances.
  • Thomson's Model (early 1900s): Proposed the "plum pudding" model; discovered negatively charged electrons. These particles are evenly distributed throughout a positively charged sphere.
  • Rutherford's Model (1909): Discovered the nucleus, a dense, positively charged center. Most of the atom is empty space.
  • Chadwick's Model (1932): Discovered the neutron, a neutral particle in the atom's nucleus, with almost the same mass as a proton.

Subatomic Particles

  • Proton: Positively charged particle found in the atom's nucleus.
  • Neutron: Neutral particle found in the atom's nucleus.
  • Electron: Negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus.

Bohr's Model

  • In 1913, Niels Bohr proposed electrons orbit the atom's nucleus in fixed orbits.
  • Electrons occupy specific energy levels.
  • Energy is released when an electron drops to a lower energy level.
  • The amount of energy released is correlated to the color of light emitted.
  • Different energy levels correspond to different colors of light.

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