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What distinguishes isotopes of the same element?
What distinguishes isotopes of the same element?
Which statement is true about noble gases?
Which statement is true about noble gases?
What is the main characteristic of Rutherford's atomic model?
What is the main characteristic of Rutherford's atomic model?
What is an example of an isotope of Carbon?
What is an example of an isotope of Carbon?
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What is a feature of J.J. Thomson's atomic model?
What is a feature of J.J. Thomson's atomic model?
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What type of charge do protons carry?
What type of charge do protons carry?
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Which of the following correctly describes neutrons?
Which of the following correctly describes neutrons?
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What is the significance of the atomic number (Z) of an element?
What is the significance of the atomic number (Z) of an element?
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Why are noble gases considered unreactive?
Why are noble gases considered unreactive?
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Which describes electronegativity in terms of periodic trends?
Which describes electronegativity in terms of periodic trends?
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What was the main concept of phlogiston theory?
What was the main concept of phlogiston theory?
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Which particle is found outside the nucleus of an atom?
Which particle is found outside the nucleus of an atom?
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Which of the following is true about gases?
Which of the following is true about gases?
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Study Notes
Phlogiston Theory
- A 17th-century scientific theory explaining combustion and oxidation.
- Developed by J.J. Becher.
- Proposed four elements: earth, air, fire, and water.
- Sulphur was believed to be the substance causing combustion.
- Suggested all matter contains a 'phlogiston' - a fatty, defining substance.
Atoms
- Basic building blocks of matter.
- Composed of three subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Nucleus: The central region containing protons and neutrons.
- Electron Cloud: The region surrounding the nucleus where electrons are located.
Atomic Structure Models
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Rutherford's Atomic Model:
- Atoms have a positively charged central nucleus.
- Electrons orbit the nucleus.
- Most of the atom's volume is empty space.
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Thomson's Atomic Model (Plum Pudding):
- Proposed in 1904
- Negatively charged electrons are embedded in a positively charged substance.
Isotopes
- Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
- Have the same number of protons but vary in mass.
- Example: Carbon-12, Carbon-13, and Carbon-14.
- Isotopes have the same chemical properties but can differ in reaction rates.
Gases
- Possess mass, contrary to their seemingly weightless appearance.
- Classified as matter.
- Gas density is significantly lower than liquid or solid density.
Electronegativity
- Atoms' ability to attract electrons when bonded.
- Nonmetals have higher electronegativity.
- Metals have lower electronegativity.
- Electronegativity increases across a period and decreases down a group on the periodic table.
- Noble gases are unreactive due to their complete valence electron shells.
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Explore the evolution of atomic theory and the misconceptions of the phlogiston theory in this quiz. Learn about the foundational concepts of atoms, including their structure and models proposed by scientists like Rutherford and Thomson. Test your understanding of isotopes and the historical context of these scientific ideas.
