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What change occurs in the electronic configuration of metals and nonmetals to achieve stability?
What change occurs in the electronic configuration of metals and nonmetals to achieve stability?
Metals lose electrons while nonmetals gain electrons to achieve an outer shell of 8 electrons.
What distinguishes an ion from a neutral atom?
What distinguishes an ion from a neutral atom?
An ion has a charge due to the unequal number of protons and electrons, while a neutral atom has an equal number of both.
In Dalton's theory, how do atoms of different elements differ?
In Dalton's theory, how do atoms of different elements differ?
Atoms of different elements have different size, mass, and properties.
What is a compound, and how is it formed?
What is a compound, and how is it formed?
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What was a significant limitation of Dalton's atomic theory?
What was a significant limitation of Dalton's atomic theory?
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Study Notes
Atomic Structure and Theory
- Atoms are the smallest fundamental particles of matter.
- Elements are pure substances made of one type of atom.
- Compounds are formed by combining two or more elements.
- Atoms consist of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, and electrons orbiting the nucleus.
- Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge.
Atomic Model
- Democritus proposed the first atomic theory, suggesting that matter is composed of indivisible particles called atoms.
Atomic Model and Theory
- Dalton's atomic theory was a significant advancement that provided the first understanding of how matter combines.
- Dalton's theory suggested that all elements are made of atoms, atoms of each element are identical, atoms combine in whole-number ratios to form compounds, and atoms are neither created nor destroyed in chemical reactions.
- Modern theories, like the Bohr model, explain atomic structure and the behavior of electrons better, expanding on and refining Dalton’s theory.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of atomic structure and the historical development of atomic theory. It includes topics such as the nature of atoms, elements, compounds, and significant contributions from scientists like Democritus and Dalton. Test your understanding of how atomic models have evolved over time.
