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What is Chemistry?
The science that deals with the properties, composition, and structure of substances, their transformations, and the energy involved.
What is the smallest unit of matter that participates in a chemical reaction, according to John Dalton?
Atom
Who discovered the electron and in what year?
J.J. Thomson in 1897
What is the mass of an electron?
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What is the charge of a proton?
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What did Rutherford's atomic model propose about the structure of an atom?
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What is the limitation of Rutherford’s atomic model?
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According to Bohr's theory, what is the behavior of electrons in an atom?
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What is the formula that relates the energy absorbed or emitted by an electron to its energy levels?
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What was one of the limitations of Bohr's model of the atom?
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What is the charge of a neutron?
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An electron is a ____________ particle with a negative electric charge.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Chemistry
- Chemistry studies the properties, composition, and structure of substances, including elements and compounds.
- Focuses on transformations of these substances and the energy changes involved.
Atomic Structure Overview
- According to John Dalton, an atom is the smallest unit of matter participating in chemical reactions.
Fundamental Particles
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Electrons: Discovered by J.J. Thomson in 1897
- Mass: 9.107 x 10^-31 kg
- Charge: -1.602 x 10^-19 C
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Protons: Discovered by E. Goldstein in 1836
- Mass: 1.672 x 10^-27 kg
- Charge: +1.602 x 10^-19 C
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Neutrons: Discovered by James Chadwick in 1932
- Mass: 1.675 x 10^-27 kg
- Charge: Neutral
Types of Particles
- Temporary Particles: Include mesons, neutrinos, antineutrinos, and positrons.
- Composite Particles: Examples include deuteron and alpha particles.
Dalton's Modern Atomic Theory
- All matter consists of indivisible atoms.
- Atoms of a given element are identical in mass and properties.
Rutherford's Atomic Model
- Known as the nuclear model.
- The nucleus contains protons and neutrons.
- Electrons revolve around the nucleus in fixed circular orbits.
Limitations of Rutherford's Model
- According to Maxwell’s theory, revolving electrons should emit electromagnetic radiation, causing them to lose energy and collapse into the nucleus in less than 10^-8 seconds.
- The model lacks explanations for electron arrangement within the atom.
Bohr's Atomic Theory
- Electrons occupy fixed, circular orbits around the nucleus without radiating energy, termed stationary orbits (K, L, M, N…).
- Electrons can transition between energy levels by emitting or absorbing energy: ΔE = E_high - E_low = hν.
- Angular momentum quantized: mvr = nh/2π, where h = Planck's constant.
- Bohr’s model explains atomic stability and the hydrogen line spectrum.
Limitations of Bohr's Model
- Fails to explain the Zeeman Effect (magnetic field impact on atomic spectra).
- Cannot account for the Stark Effect (electric field impact on atomic spectra).
- Violates the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle.
Nature of Electrons
- Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles found in the outer regions of atoms, playing a critical role in chemical bonding and reactions.
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Test your knowledge of atomic structure in this quiz designed for Chemistry Course 0531-201. Explore the fundamental concepts, properties, and composition of substances and their transformations. Dive deep into the basics of matter as described by John Dalton and understand the significance of atoms in chemical reactions.
