9 Electronic structure of an atom: SAQ1
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What colour flame does copper produce in a flame test?

blue/green

What is the limitation of the Bohr theory regarding the properties of electrons?

Did not take account of the fact that electrons have the properties of waves as well as particles

What is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle?

Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle states it is not possible to determine the exact position and velocity of an electron at the same time.

What is the region around the nucleus where the probability of finding an electron is relatively high?

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

What is the principle that governs the occupation of energy sublevels by electrons?

<p>Aufbau Principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a group of atomic orbitals with the same energy?

<p>Energy Sublevel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of the Bohr theory regarding the existence of orbitals?

<p>Did not account for the existence of orbitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an energy level in an atom?

<p>A region of definite energy within an atom that electrons can occupy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two ways to energize atoms?

<p>Supplying heat and supplying electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a spectrum, and what is it used for?

<p>A spectrum is a band of colors produced when light is separated into its different wavelengths, and it is used to identify a particular gas or element.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a continuous spectrum and an emission spectrum?

<p>A continuous spectrum shows a full range of colors, whereas an emission spectrum shows distinct lines of certain colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an atomic absorption spectrometer?

<p>To measure the presence and amount of an element.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Niels Bohr's theory, what happens when an electron moves from a higher energy level to a lower energy level?

<p>A definite amount of energy is emitted in the form of light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the difference in energy levels?

<p>E2 - E1 = hf, where h is Planck's constant and f is the frequency of light emitted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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