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The nucleus of an atom is composed of ______ and neutrons.
The nucleus of an atom is composed of ______ and neutrons.
protons
The number of protons in an atom's nucleus is called the ______ number.
The number of protons in an atom's nucleus is called the ______ number.
atomic
Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons are called ______.
Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons are called ______.
isotopes
The ______ model, an early model of the atom, described electrons as orbiting the nucleus in specific energy levels.
The ______ model, an early model of the atom, described electrons as orbiting the nucleus in specific energy levels.
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Electrons can only occupy specific energy levels, and they must make ______ to transition between these levels.
Electrons can only occupy specific energy levels, and they must make ______ to transition between these levels.
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The ______ states are values of energy that are permitted for electrons.
The ______ states are values of energy that are permitted for electrons.
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Each ______ state can hold no more than two electrons that must have opposite spins.
Each ______ state can hold no more than two electrons that must have opposite spins.
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The ______ number (n) dictates the energy level of an electron.
The ______ number (n) dictates the energy level of an electron.
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The energy of a ______ increases with the value of the quantum number (l).
The energy of a ______ increases with the value of the quantum number (l).
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When all the electrons occupy the lowest possible energies, an atom is said to be in its ______ state.
When all the electrons occupy the lowest possible energies, an atom is said to be in its ______ state.
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The ______ configuration or structure of an atom represents the manner in which these states are occupied.
The ______ configuration or structure of an atom represents the manner in which these states are occupied.
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The number of ______ in each subshell is indicated by a superscript after the shell- subshell designation in the conventional notation.
The number of ______ in each subshell is indicated by a superscript after the shell- subshell designation in the conventional notation.
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______ are those that occupy the outermost shell.
______ are those that occupy the outermost shell.
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The ______ classifies all elements according to their electron configuration.
The ______ classifies all elements according to their electron configuration.
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The elements are situated, with increasing atomic number, in seven horizontal rows called ______.
The elements are situated, with increasing atomic number, in seven horizontal rows called ______.
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All elements arrayed in a given column or group in the ______ have similar valence electron structures, as well as chemical and physical properties.
All elements arrayed in a given column or group in the ______ have similar valence electron structures, as well as chemical and physical properties.
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The elements positioned in Group 0, the rightmost group, are the inert gases, which have filled ______ and stable electron configurations.
The elements positioned in Group 0, the rightmost group, are the inert gases, which have filled ______ and stable electron configurations.
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Group VIIA and VIA elements are one and two ______ deficient, respectively, from having stable structures.
Group VIIA and VIA elements are one and two ______ deficient, respectively, from having stable structures.
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The net force FN between two atoms is the sum of both attractive and ______ components.
The net force FN between two atoms is the sum of both attractive and ______ components.
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Sometimes it is more convenient to work with the potential ______ between two atoms instead of forces.
Sometimes it is more convenient to work with the potential ______ between two atoms instead of forces.
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EN, EA, and ER represent the net, attractive, and ______ energies for two isolated and adjacent atoms.
EN, EA, and ER represent the net, attractive, and ______ energies for two isolated and adjacent atoms.
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The magnitude of bonding energy and the shape of the energy-versus-interatomic separation curve depend on the type of atomic ______.
The magnitude of bonding energy and the shape of the energy-versus-interatomic separation curve depend on the type of atomic ______.
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Materials having large bonding energies typically also have high melting ______.
Materials having large bonding energies typically also have high melting ______.
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The slope for a relatively stiff material at the r = r0 position on the curve will be quite ______; slopes are shallower for more flexible materials.
The slope for a relatively stiff material at the r = r0 position on the curve will be quite ______; slopes are shallower for more flexible materials.
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A deep and narrow 'trough' in potential energy usually correlates with a low coefficient of thermal ______.
A deep and narrow 'trough' in potential energy usually correlates with a low coefficient of thermal ______.
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Study Notes
Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding
- Atoms consist of a nucleus (protons and neutrons) surrounded by electrons
- Electrons are negatively charged, protons are positively charged, and neutrons are neutral
- Protons and neutrons have similar mass, much larger than an electron's mass
- Atomic number (Z) identifies an element; it equals the number of protons or electrons in a neutral atom
- Atomic number ranges from 1 (hydrogen) to 92 (uranium) for naturally occurring elements
- Atomic mass (A) is the sum of protons and neutrons
- Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons, hence different atomic masses
- Atomic weight is the weighted average of naturally occurring isotopes' atomic masses
- Classical mechanics failed to explain electron behavior in solids, prompting the development of quantum mechanics
- The Bohr model depicts electrons orbiting the nucleus in well-defined orbits
- Quantum mechanics introduced the concept of electron energy quantization (electron energy levels)
- The wave-mechanical model describes electrons as probability distributions ("electron clouds") rather than precise orbits around the nucleus
- Quantum numbers describe the properties of electrons (size, shape, orientation)
Quantum Numbers
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Every electron in an atom is characterized by four quantum numbers
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The principal quantum number (n) describes the electron's energy level and average distance from the nucleus. Larger values mean higher energy levels and greater distance.
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The azimuthal quantum number (l) describes the shape of the electron's orbital. Values range from 0 to (n-1); s, p, d, and f correspond to l values of 0, 1, 2, and 3, respectively
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The magnetic quantum number (ml) describes the orientation of the electron's orbital in space
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The spin quantum number (ms) describes the intrinsic angular momentum of the electron, and can have the values +1/2 and -1/2. It indicates the direction of spin (up or down).
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The number of orbitals in a subshell is 2l+1
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The maximum number of electrons in a subshell is 4l+2
Electron Configurations
- Electron configurations describe how electrons fill available quantum states within atoms
- Electrons fill the lowest energy levels first ("aufbau" principle)
- Each state or orbital can accommodate maximum of two electrons (Pauli Exclusion Principle), with opposite spins
- The ground state configuration represents the lowest-energy arrangement of electrons
- Electrons in the outermost shell are valence electrons and play crucial roles in chemical bonding and chemical properties.
- Stable electron configurations resemble those of noble gases (fully filled valence electron shells)
The Periodic Table
- Elements are arranged in the periodic table based on electron configurations
- Elements in the same vertical column (group) have similar valence electron configurations, resulting in similar chemical and physical properties
- Elements in the same horizontal row (period) exhibit a gradual variation in properties as you move across the period
- The elements in Group 0 are inert (noble) gases, which are chemically unreactive due to full valence electron shells
- Elements on the right side of the periodic table tend to be more electronegative (accepting electrons); those on the left are electropositive (donating electrons)
- Valence electrons determine properties like metallic character, electronegativity, ionization energy, and electron affinity
Atomic Bonding in Solids
- Interatomic forces determine the behavior of solids
- Attractive and repulsive forces affect bonding energies, influencing material properties
- Bonding energies and the shape of the potential energy-versus-interatomic separation curve are crucial for understanding material properties including melting temperatures, thermal expansion, and mechanical strengths.
- Three types of primary interatomic bonds are ionic, covalent, and metallic
- Secondary bonding forces (van der Waals and hydrogen bonds) exist between molecules and can affect a material's properties.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of atomic structure and interatomic bonding through this quiz. You'll learn about protons, neutrons, electrons, atomic number, isotopes, and the evolution of quantum mechanics. Test your understanding of these essential principles in chemistry.
