Questions and Answers
What are the charged particles in the beams that Thomson studied?
Electrons
The plum pudding model of the atom states that an atom is made up of electrons in a sea of ______.
positive charges
What do the colors of light emitted from heated atoms have?
Very specific energies
Which statements describe Rutherford's model of the atom? (Select all that apply)
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Why did Rutherford's model of the atom fail in explaining electron behavior?
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Who developed the first model of the atom that showed the structure of the inside of an atom?
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Which statements belong to Dalton's atomic theory? (Select all that apply)
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Who described atoms as small spheres that could not be divided into anything smaller?
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What did Bohr's model of the atom include that Rutherford's model did not have?
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What is a cathode ray tube made of?
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What did important scientists suspect about the negatively charged particles in a cathode ray?
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Study Notes
Atomic Structure and Models
- Thomson's experiments identified charged particles, leading to the understanding that atoms consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Electrons, being smaller and negatively charged, are located at a distance from the positively charged nucleus, making them easier to detach.
- The plum pudding model depicts atoms as having electrons dispersed within a positively charged "soup."
Evolution of Atomic Theory
- Scientific advancements have refined atomic models based on new evidence, such as the specific energies of light emitted from heated atoms.
- Rutherford's atomic model found that atoms are primarily empty space, with electrons orbiting a centralized nucleus containing positive charge.
Atomic Interactions
- Attraction between oppositely charged particles is fundamental in keeping electrons bound to atoms and forming compounds.
- Rutherford's model struggled to explain why electrons do not spiral into the nucleus, prompting Bohr's conclusion that electrons occupy fixed energy levels akin to ladder rungs.
Historical Contributions
- Thomson developed the first detailed model of internal atomic structure through his study of cathode rays.
- Dalton's atomic theory posits that atoms cannot be created, destroyed, or divided, and that all atoms of a single element are identical with chemical reactions involving rearrangement.
Key Discoveries in Atomic Research
- Dalton described atoms as indivisible small spheres, marking a fundamental early concept in atomic theory.
- Bohr's model introduced the concept of energy levels, which was absent in Rutherford's earlier model.
- Cathode ray tubes, made of glass and containing gas, facilitated important discoveries about electrons; applying electric current produces a visible ray, supporting the existence of negatively charged particles in atoms.
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Explore key concepts in atomic structure with these flashcards. Learn about charged particles, the current model of the atom, and the plum pudding model. This quiz is ideal for students studying chemistry or physics.
