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How did Dalton's atomic theory differ significantly from Democritus's earlier proposal about atoms?
How did Dalton's atomic theory differ significantly from Democritus's earlier proposal about atoms?
- Dalton's theory was based on experimental evidence, whereas Democritus's was based on philosophical reasoning. (correct)
- Dalton's theory proposed that atoms were indivisible, while Democritus suggested they could be further divided.
- Dalton's theory included the concept of electrons, which was absent in Democritus's proposal.
- Dalton's theory stated all atoms are the same, while Democritus stated all atoms are different.
Which of the following discoveries directly contradicted Dalton's initial atomic theory?
Which of the following discoveries directly contradicted Dalton's initial atomic theory?
- The plum pudding model proposed by J.J. Thomson.
- The gold foil experiment conducted by Ernest Rutherford.
- The discovery of radioactivity by Henri Becquerel. (correct)
- The development of lab procedures during the time of alchemy.
J.J. Thomson's plum pudding model was a step forward in understanding atomic structure because it:
J.J. Thomson's plum pudding model was a step forward in understanding atomic structure because it:
- introduced the concept of orbiting electrons.
- correctly identified the nucleus and the electron.
- indicated the arrangement of positive and negative charges within the atom. (correct)
- described the atom as a uniform, solid entity.
How did Rutherford's gold foil experiment change the understanding of atomic structure?
How did Rutherford's gold foil experiment change the understanding of atomic structure?
If an element emits beta particles, what can be inferred about the composition of its atoms based on the discoveries of Becquerel and Thomson?
If an element emits beta particles, what can be inferred about the composition of its atoms based on the discoveries of Becquerel and Thomson?
According to Bohr's model, what happens to an electron when it is in a stationary state?
According to Bohr's model, what happens to an electron when it is in a stationary state?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between energy and wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between energy and wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?
What is a primary limitation of the Bohr model of the atom?
What is a primary limitation of the Bohr model of the atom?
In the context of the Bohr model, what causes the emission of a photon with a specific wavelength?
In the context of the Bohr model, what causes the emission of a photon with a specific wavelength?
Why does electrostatic repulsion not cause the nucleus to break apart?
Why does electrostatic repulsion not cause the nucleus to break apart?
If an electron transitions from the n=3 energy level to the n=2 energy level in a hydrogen atom, what type of electromagnetic radiation is emitted?
If an electron transitions from the n=3 energy level to the n=2 energy level in a hydrogen atom, what type of electromagnetic radiation is emitted?
Which color of visible light has the lowest energy and longest wavelength?
Which color of visible light has the lowest energy and longest wavelength?
How did Bohr's model address the instability issue presented by Rutherford's model?
How did Bohr's model address the instability issue presented by Rutherford's model?
Flashcards
Democritus' Atom
Democritus' Atom
Proposed that matter is made of tiny individual particles called atoms.
John Dalton's Postulates
John Dalton's Postulates
Five foundational principles defining atomic theory, including the identity and combination of atoms.
Types of Radiation
Types of Radiation
Henri Becquerel identified three types: Alpha (α), Beta (β), and Gamma (γ).
J.J. Thompson's Model
J.J. Thompson's Model
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Rutherford's Nuclear Model
Rutherford's Nuclear Model
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Bohr's Model
Bohr's Model
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Bright line spectrum
Bright line spectrum
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Orbiting Electron Energy Loss
Orbiting Electron Energy Loss
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Bohr's First Postulate
Bohr's First Postulate
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Energy Levels Jump
Energy Levels Jump
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Energy and Wavelength Relationship
Energy and Wavelength Relationship
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Limitations of Bohr Model
Limitations of Bohr Model
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Study Notes
Atomic Theory Development
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Democritus (400 BC): Proposed matter was composed of tiny particles called atoms, but his theory lacked experimental evidence. He coined the Greek term "atomos."
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Alchemy (2000 years): Focus on transforming substances, such as trying to turn base metals into gold. Developed lab procedures but didn't fully understand atomic structure.
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John Dalton (1805): A British schoolteacher who developed an atomic theory based on experimental data. Proposed the following postulates:
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Elements are composed of tiny indivisible particles called atoms.
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Atoms of the same element are identical, but atoms of different elements are different.
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Atoms combine in simple whole-number ratios to form compounds.
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Atoms are neither created nor destroyed in chemical reactions – they are rearranged.
Radioactivity and Subatomic Particles
- Henri Becquerel (1896): Discovered radioactivity, the emission of energy from certain elements. Identified three types of radioactive emissions:
- Alpha (α): Positively charged
- Beta (β): Negatively charged
- Gamma (γ): Neutral
Plum Pudding Model
- J.J. Thomson (1897): Discovered the electron, a negatively charged subatomic particle. Proposed a "plum pudding" model of the atom: a positively charged sphere with negatively charged electrons embedded within it, like plums in pudding.
Nuclear Model
- Ernest Rutherford (1911): Conducted the gold foil experiment, which demonstrated that the atom's mass and positive charge are concentrated in a small dense nucleus. Proposed a nuclear model of the atom: a dense, positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons. He discovered protons.
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Description
This lesson covers the development of atomic theory, from Democritus to John Dalton, including the contributions of alchemy. It also introduces the discovery of radioactivity by Henri Becquerel and the concept of subatomic particles. Key figures and their postulates are highlighted.
