Atomic Structure and Thomson's Model
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What distinguishes the atom of one element from the atom of another element?

  • The total mass of the atom compared to other elements
  • The number of protons contained within the nucleus (correct)
  • The overall size of the atom in comparison
  • The presence of neutrons in all elements

    • What significant discovery was made from Rutherford's alpha-particle scattering experiment?

  • Neutron
  • Proton
  • Atomic nucleus (correct)
  • Electron

    • Which of the following sub-atomic particles was identified by J.J. Thomson?

  • Neutron
  • Canal ray
  • Proton
  • Electron (correct)

    • Isotopes of an element differ in which of the following characteristics?

    <p>Different number of neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a canal ray represent in atomic structure?

    <p>Positively charged particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many valence electrons are present in a Cl– ion?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the mass of a proton and an electron?

    <p>A proton is approximately 2000 times more massive than an electron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the atom is true as revealed by scientific studies?

    <p>Atoms can consist of sub-atomic particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the correct electronic configuration of sodium?

    <p>2, 8, 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the atomic species with an atomic mass of 9 and 10 electrons, how many neutrons does it contain?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What charged particles are commonly represented as ‘e–’ and ‘p+’?

    <p>Electrons and protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientific contribution did E. Goldstein make regarding atomic structure?

    <p>He discovered canal rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the structure of atoms considered a significant challenge in the 19th century?

    <p>Understanding their sub-atomic structure was complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the atomic number of an element represent?

    <p>The total number of protons in the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about elements with the same atomic number?

    <p>They have different mass numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements has an atomic number of 6?

    <p>Carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an atom has 8 protons and 8 electrons, what can we infer about its charge?

    <p>It is neutral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe the valency of an element?

    <p>It refers to the capacity for bonding with other elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element has an atomic number of 1?

    <p>Hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the mass number of an atom?

    <p>The sum of protons and neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT described as having a mass number greater than its atomic number?

    <p>Hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average atomic mass of a chlorine atom based on the provided isotopic data?

    <p>35.5 u</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are isobars?

    <p>Atoms of different elements with the same mass number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which isotopes of chlorine contribute to the average atomic mass?

    <p>Chlorine-35 and Chlorine-37</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is necessary to calculate the average mass of an element that occurs in isotopic forms?

    <p>Percentage of each isotopic form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the mass and atomic number related in determining the type of element?

    <p>Atomic number is related to the number of protons in an atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the average atomic mass of an atom represent when isotopes are present?

    <p>The mass of an average if both isotopes are represented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What elements are mentioned as examples of isobars in the content?

    <p>Calcium and Argon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it imply if an element has no isotopes regarding its atomic mass?

    <p>The atomic mass equals the sum of its protons and neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key limitations of Thomson's atomic model?

    <p>It did not explain how electrons were arranged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Thomson's model, how were the electrons represented?

    <p>As embedded within a positively charged sphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential characteristic of the atom did Thomson's model correctly identify?

    <p>The negative and positive charges balance each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analogy did Thomson use to describe the atomic model?

    <p>A Christmas pudding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of Rutherford's experiment using gold foil?

    <p>To investigate the arrangement of electrons in an atom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was thin gold foil chosen for Rutherford's experiment?

    <p>To facilitate the scattering of alpha particles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Rutherford's findings, what was concluded about the structure of the atom?

    <p>Atoms contain a dense positively charged nucleus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the charge of alpha particles influence Rutherford's experiments?

    <p>They were used to probe the internal structure of the atom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Atomic Structure

    • Atoms are the building blocks of matter.
    • The existence of various elements stems from the differing atomic compositions.
    • The question of whether or not atoms are indivisible was a key challenge for scientists in the 19th century.
    • Through experiments involving static electricity and electrical conductivity, scientists found that atoms were actually divisible.
    • J.J. Thomson discovered the electron, a negatively charged subatomic particle.
    • E. Goldstein discovered canal rays, positively charged radiations that led to the discovery of the proton.
    • Protons are positively charged and have a mass approximately 2000 times that of an electron.

    Thomson's Model of the Atom

    • Thomson envisioned the atom as a positively charged sphere with embedded electrons.
    • The model likened the atom to a Christmas pudding with evenly distributed positive charge and electrons as dispersed currants (dry fruits).
    • This model successfully explained the neutrality of atoms, with equal magnitudes of positive and negative charges.

    Rutherford's Model of the Atom

    • Rutherford conducted an experiment using alpha (α)-particles scattered from a thin gold foil to understand the arrangement of electrons within an atom.
    • α-particles are doubly charged helium ions with significant energy due to their mass of 4 atomic mass units (u).
    • The gold foil was only 1000 atoms thick to minimize interference.
    • The scattering of alpha particles revealed that most particles passed straight through the gold foil, but some were deflected at large angles and some even bounced back.
    • The results of the experiment led Rutherford to propose the nuclear model of the atom, which stated that:
      • Atoms have a positively charged nucleus at the center, containing most of the atom's mass.
      • Electrons orbit the nucleus in specific paths.
    • Rutherford's model, contrary to Thomson's model, established that the atom is mostly empty space.

    Atomic Number and Mass Number

    • The atomic number (Z) of an element is determined by the number of protons in its nucleus.
    • All atoms of a given element possess the same atomic number, Z.
    • The mass number (A) is defined as the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

    Isotopes

    • Isotopes are atomic species of the same element with differing mass numbers but identical atomic numbers.
    • Isotopes have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
    • Different isotopes of an element share similar chemical properties but may exhibit slight variations in their physical properties.
    • The average atomic mass of an element is calculated by considering the mass of its isotopes and their relative abundance (percentage).
    • For instance, chlorine (Cl) has two isotopes: 35Cl (75% abundance) and 37Cl (25% abundance), resulting in an average atomic mass of 35.5 u.

    Isobars

    • Isobars are atoms of different elements with varying atomic numbers, yet possessing the same mass number.
    • Atoms of isobars have the same total count of nucleons (protons and neutrons).

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