Atomic Theory and Models of the Atom
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What cannot occur during a chemical reaction according to atomic theory?

  • Atoms can change into atoms of a different element. (correct)
  • Atoms of one element can be destroyed.
  • Atoms can be created.
  • Atoms can be rearranged.

Which model of the atom was developed by Thomson?

  • Nuclear model
  • Electron cloud model
  • Solid sphere model
  • Plum Pudding model (correct)

Who is credited with proposing the atomic theory that viewed atoms as solid spheres?

  • Bohr
  • Thomson
  • Dalton (correct)
  • Rutherford

What was discovered about the atom by Rutherford?

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What did Bohr contribute to atomic theory?

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Which statement is true regarding the composition of compounds?

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What is a key feature of atomic reactions according to Dalton's atomic theory?

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What was the main flaw in Dalton's theory that was later addressed by Thomson?

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What does Dalton's Atomic Theory state about atoms in chemical reactions?

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According to Dalton's Atomic Theory, what is true about elements?

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How were compounds described in Dalton's Atomic Theory?

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What is the primary concept of the electron cloud model proposed by Schrodinger?

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What distinguishes atoms of one element from atoms of another according to Dalton's Atomic Theory?

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Which statement best describes the nature of atoms in Dalton’s Atomic Theory?

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In Dalton's model, what is true about the atoms of a given element?

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Which principle is NOT part of Dalton's Atomic Theory?

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Which atomic model introduced the concept of a positively charged sphere with embedded electrons?

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What does Rutherford's Nuclear Model propose about the structure of the atom?

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Which atomic model is characterized by the idea that electrons exist in probabilities within an 'electron cloud'?

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Which of the following atomic models was proposed first in history?

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What key feature distinguishes Bohr's Planetary Model from earlier atomic models?

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In Dalton's Atomic Theory, what is not proposed about atoms?

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Which atomic model was developed last among the ones listed?

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What is a primary limitation of Dalton's Atomic Theory?

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According to Rutherford’s experiments, what was discovered about the nucleus of an atom?

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What is the definition of an element?

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Which particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

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What comprises the atom's structure?

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Which particle is not present in the nucleus of an atom?

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What is the relationship between protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom?

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How does the number of protons in an atom affect its identity?

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Which statement about electrons is correct?

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What role do neutrons play in an atom?

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What can change an atom into a different element?

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What is found outside of the nucleus of an atom?

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What does the periodic table represent in chemistry?

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Which of the following statements about electronic structure of atoms is true?

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What is the significance of the Russian scientist mentioned in the context of chemistry?

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Why is the periodic table important for predicting element behavior?

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How are elements arranged in the periodic table?

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What defines an atom's electronic structure?

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What can be inferred about elements in the same group on the periodic table?

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Which statement is incorrect regarding the periodic table?

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What are isotopes?

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Which statement about protons and neutrons is true?

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Why is the mass of an electron often ignored?

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Which particles are known to have a charge?

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What characterizes the mass of protons and neutrons?

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How does an atom's size relate to its subatomic particles?

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What effect do protons have in an atom?

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In terms of charge, what is unique about neutrons?

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What is primarily responsible for an atom’s mass?

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During which phenomenon were negative particles discovered?

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What term is often used to describe the components of an atom?

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Which of the following correctly states the relationship between neutrons and the atomic mass?

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Which particle is considered the lightest in terms of mass?

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Flashcards

Dalton's Atomic Theory

A model of the atom that depicts it as a solid, indivisible sphere.

Thomson's Plum Pudding Model

A model of the atom that proposes a positively charged sphere with negatively charged electrons embedded in it, like plums in a pudding.

Rutherford's Nuclear Model

A model of the atom that suggests a small, dense, positively charged nucleus at the center, surrounded by negatively charged electrons orbiting it.

Bohr's Planetary Model

A model of the atom that describes electrons orbiting the nucleus in specific energy levels or shells.

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Schrodinger's Electron Cloud Model

A model of the atom that depicts electrons as existing in a cloud of probability around the nucleus.

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Law of Conservation of Matter

Atoms of one element cannot be changed to atoms of a different element by chemical reactions. They also cannot be created or destroyed in chemical reactions.

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Compound

A substance formed when atoms of two or more different elements combine in a fixed ratio.

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John Dalton

Developed the first atomic theory in 1803. Believed atoms were solid spheres.

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J.J. Thomson

Discovered that atoms have charges within and are not solid spheres. Known for his 'plum pudding model'.

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Ernest Rutherford

Discovered the atom's nucleus - a small, dense center with positive charges surrounded by electrons and empty space.

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Niels Bohr

Proposed that electrons exist in specific energy levels. This led to the 'solar system model' of the atom.

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Electron Cloud Model

Electrons are not orbiting in fixed paths. Instead, they exist in a probabilistic 'cloud' around the nucleus.

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What is Dalton's Atomic Theory?

Dalton's Atomic Theory is a model of the atom that describes it as a solid, indivisible sphere.

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Dalton's Atomic Theory: Identical Atoms

Dalton's Atomic Theory states that all atoms of a given element are identical. This means that all carbon atoms are the same, all oxygen atoms are the same, and so on.

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Dalton's Atomic Theory: Conservation of Atoms

Dalton's Atomic Theory states that atoms are neither created nor destroyed in chemical reactions. This means that the total number of atoms in a reaction remains constant.

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Dalton's Atomic Theory: Building Compounds

Dalton's Atomic Theory explains that compounds are formed when atoms of different elements combine. For example, water is formed by the combination of hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

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Dalton's Atomic Theory: Basic Building Blocks

Each element is composed of extremely small particles called atoms. This refers to the fundamental building blocks of matter.

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Dalton's Atomic Theory: Element Differences

All atoms of a given element are identical, but the atoms of one element are different from the atoms of all other elements. For example, all carbon atoms are the same, but they are different from oxygen atoms.

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What is the Electron Cloud Model?

The Electron Cloud Model describes the probability of finding an electron around the nucleus. It's like a fuzzy cloud, not a precise orbit.

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Schrödinger's Role in the Electron Cloud Model

Schrödinger's contribution was introducing the Electron Cloud Model, which replaced the idea of electrons orbiting the nucleus like planets.

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What are atoms?

Atoms are the smallest units of an element that retain the chemical properties of that element.

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What are elements?

Elements are substances made up of only one type of atom.

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What are protons?

Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the atomic number?

The atomic number of an element represents the number of protons in the atom's nucleus.

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What is the atomic mass?

The atomic mass of an element is the total number of protons and neutrons in the atom's nucleus.

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What are isotopes?

Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What is the nucleus?

The nucleus is the dense, positively charged center of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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What are electron shells?

Electron shells are specific energy levels where electrons orbit the nucleus in an atom.

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What is the Periodic Table?

The periodic table is a chart that organizes all the known chemical elements. It's arranged by increasing atomic number, with elements having similar properties grouped together.

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What are element symbols?

Each element on the periodic table has a unique symbol, usually one or two letters, representing its name. For example, the symbol for carbon is C, and the symbol for oxygen is O.

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What are periods in the periodic table?

Elements are arranged in rows called periods on the periodic table. Across a period, elements show a gradual change in properties.

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What are groups in the periodic table?

Columns on the periodic table are called groups. Elements within a group share similar chemical properties due to having the same number of valence electrons.

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What are metals on the periodic table?

The elements on the left side of the periodic table are metals. They're typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, and malleable.

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What are nonmetals on the periodic table?

Elements on the right side of the periodic table are nonmetals. They generally lack metallic properties, are poor conductors of heat and electricity, and tend to be brittle.

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What is the mass number?

The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom, giving its mass.

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What is electronegativity?

An atom's capacity to attract and hold electrons in a chemical bond. It indicates how strongly an atom attracts electrons.

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What is an atom?

The smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element.

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What is the tendency of an atom to gain or lose electrons?

The tendency of an atom to gain or lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.

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What are strong nuclear forces?

Subatomic particles that are responsible for holding the nucleus of an atom together.

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What is electron configuration?

The arrangement of electrons in an atom based on their energy levels and orbitals.

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What is an orbital?

A region of space around the nucleus where there is a high probability of finding an electron.

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What is ionization?

The process by which an atom gains or loses electrons to acquire a full outer shell of electrons, thus achieving a stable state.

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What is a molecule?

A group of atoms held together by chemical bonds.

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