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How did Rutherford's gold foil experiment contribute to our understanding of atomic structure?
How did Rutherford's gold foil experiment contribute to our understanding of atomic structure?
- It proved that electrons exist in fixed orbits around the nucleus.
- It demonstrated that atoms are indivisible and solid spheres.
- It revealed that the atom's mass is concentrated in a small, positively charged nucleus. (correct)
- It confirmed the plum pudding model, showing electrons distributed evenly throughout the atom.
Why is the concept of isotopes important in understanding atomic mass?
Why is the concept of isotopes important in understanding atomic mass?
- Isotopes explain why all atoms of an element have the same mass.
- Isotopes show that the number of electrons can vary within an element.
- Isotopes account for the average atomic mass being a weighted average of different isotopes. (correct)
- Isotopes prove that the number of protons and neutrons is always equal.
What is the significance of the principal quantum number ($n$) in describing the properties of an electron in an atom?
What is the significance of the principal quantum number ($n$) in describing the properties of an electron in an atom?
- It specifies the spin of the electron.
- It defines the orientation of the electron's orbital in space.
- It determines the shape of the electron's orbital.
- It primarily determines the energy level of the electron. (correct)
How does the azimuthal quantum number ($l$) relate to the shape of atomic orbitals?
How does the azimuthal quantum number ($l$) relate to the shape of atomic orbitals?
Why does ionization energy generally increase across a period in the periodic table?
Why does ionization energy generally increase across a period in the periodic table?
How does the concept of electronegativity explain the formation of chemical bonds?
How does the concept of electronegativity explain the formation of chemical bonds?
Why is understanding electron configuration important for predicting an element's chemical behavior?
Why is understanding electron configuration important for predicting an element's chemical behavior?
What role does neutron-to-proton ratio play in the stability of a nucleus?
What role does neutron-to-proton ratio play in the stability of a nucleus?
How can half-life be used to determine the age of ancient artifacts?
How can half-life be used to determine the age of ancient artifacts?
In beta decay, a neutron transforms into which of the following?
In beta decay, a neutron transforms into which of the following?
Uranium-235 undergoes nuclear fission when bombarded with neutrons. What implications does this process have for nuclear power generation?
Uranium-235 undergoes nuclear fission when bombarded with neutrons. What implications does this process have for nuclear power generation?
How do elements in the same group (vertical column) of the periodic table generally exhibit similar chemical properties?
How do elements in the same group (vertical column) of the periodic table generally exhibit similar chemical properties?
Which subatomic particles contribute significantly to the mass of an atom?
Which subatomic particles contribute significantly to the mass of an atom?
How does the concept of electron shielding affect the effective nuclear charge experienced by valence electrons?
How does the concept of electron shielding affect the effective nuclear charge experienced by valence electrons?
What is the relationship between wavelength and energy of electromagnetic radiation?
What is the relationship between wavelength and energy of electromagnetic radiation?
Flashcards
Electron
Electron
Negatively charged subatomic particle.
Proton
Proton
Positively charged subatomic particle.
Neutron
Neutron
Neutrally charged subatomic particle.
Nucleus
Nucleus
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Plum Pudding Model
Plum Pudding Model
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Gold Foil Experiment
Gold Foil Experiment
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Planetary Model
Planetary Model
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Atomic Number
Atomic Number
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Mass Number
Mass Number
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Isotopes
Isotopes
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Alpha Particle
Alpha Particle
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Principal Quantum Number
Principal Quantum Number
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Azimuthal Quantum Number
Azimuthal Quantum Number
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Magnetic Quantum Number
Magnetic Quantum Number
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Half-Life
Half-Life
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Study Notes
Basic Concepts
- J.J. Thomson discovered the electron.
- A proton has a charge of +1.
- A neutron has a neutral charge.
- The electron is the lightest subatomic particle.
- Ernest Rutherford discovered the nucleus of the atom.
Atomic Models
- J.J. Thomson proposed the plum pudding model of the atom.
- The gold foil experiment led to the discovery of the nucleus.
- Niels Bohr proposed the planetary model of the atom.
- Bohr's atomic model is characterized by electrons revolving in fixed orbits.
- Erwin Schrödinger proposed the quantum mechanical model of the atom.
Atomic Structure and Properties
- Carbon has an atomic number of 6.
- An atom with 6 protons and 7 neutrons has a mass number of 13.
- Isotopes have the same number of protons and electrons.
- An alpha particle has a +2 charge.
- Isotopes are atoms with the same atomic number but different mass numbers.
Quantum Numbers & Electron Configuration
- Four quantum numbers are required to describe an electron.
- The principal quantum number (n) describes the energy level.
- The azimuthal quantum number (l) determines the shape of the orbital.
- The magnetic quantum number (m) defines the orientation of the orbital.
- The maximum number of electrons in an orbital is 2.
Periodic Table & Atomic Trends
- Dmitri Mendeleev is the father of the periodic table.
- Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons.
- Fluorine has the highest electronegativity.
- Atomic radius decreases across a period due to an increase in nuclear charge.
- Ionization energy increases across a period because atoms gain more protons.
Radioactivity & Nuclear Chemistry
- James Chadwick discovered the neutron.
- Gamma radiation has the highest energy.
- The half-life of a radioactive substance is the time taken for half of the substance to decay.
- An electron is emitted in beta decay.
- Uranium is commonly used in nuclear reactors.
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