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What is an atom?
Fundamental building blocks of chemistry.
What charges do protons, neutrons, and electrons carry?
Proton: +1, Neutron: 0, Electron: -1.
How many types of atoms are there typically recognized in the periodic table?
What is the diameter of an atom approximately?
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What unit is used for measuring atomic sizes?
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The atomic mass unit (amu) is used to describe the relative mass of particles, with a proton having a mass of ____.
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Who first proposed the idea of an atom?
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A neutron has a positive charge.
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What are the three states of matter?
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What is the mass of an electron?
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What does the atomic number (Z) represent?
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Isotopes have different numbers of protons but the same atomic mass.
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What are quarks?
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Study Notes
What is an Atom?
- Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of chemistry.
- Matter is composed of various types of atoms.
- There are 118 known elements, represented in the Periodic Table.
- Atoms are invisible to the naked eye.
Parts of an Atom
- An atom consists of a positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons.
- The nucleus contains protons and neutrons, accounting for most of the atom's mass.
- Protons are positively charged, neutrons have no charge, and electrons are negatively charged.
- Protons and neutrons have nearly equal masses, but differ in their electric charges.
Atomic Size
- Atoms are generally similar in size, measured in Angstroms (Å).
- 1 Å equals 1 × 10^-10 meters, with typical atomic diameters ranging from 2 to 3 Å.
- Atomic radius is typically between 1 and 2.5 Å, while the nucleus radius is about 10^-5 Å.
Charge and Mass of Subatomic Particles
- Masses of atomic particles are incredibly small, often described in relative terms.
- Atomic mass unit (amu) standardizes the measurement of particle mass.
- A proton has a mass of 1.007 amu, a neutron 1.008 amu, and an electron 5.45 × 10^-4 amu.
- Protons have a charge of +1, electrons -1, and neutrons have no charge.
Mass and Matter
- Mass is a fundamental property of matter, which is anything occupying space and having mass.
- Matter exists in three states: solid, liquid, or gas.
Atomic Number (Z)
- Atomic number, denoted as Z, identifies an element and equals the number of protons in the nucleus.
- Atomic numbers are whole numbers.
Atomic Mass (A)
- Atomic mass refers to the mass of an atom or a molecule.
- It helps in calculating average mass of elements and in solving stoichiometry problems.
Average Atomic Mass (Atomic Weight)
- Average atomic mass is measured in amu, reflecting natural isotopic ratios.
- The standard for atomic mass is one-twelfth the mass of a carbon-12 atom.
- Isotopes are variations of elements with different atomic mass numbers.
Historical Contributions
- Democritus: First proposed the concept of the atom, coining the term "Atomos" meaning uncuttable.
- J.J. Thomson (1897): Discovered the electron; described negatively charged electrons in energy shells around the nucleus. Electron mass is 9.1 × 10^-28 kg.
- Sir Ernest Rutherford (1919): Discovered the proton in the nucleus; the number of protons determines the element type. Proton mass is 1.67 × 10^-24 kg.
- Sir James Chadwick (1932): Identified the neutron, which has no charge but similar mass to the proton. Useful for studying atomic structure. Neutron mass equals proton mass at 1.67 × 10^-24 kg.
Quarks
- Protons and neutrons consist of quarks, which cannot be isolated.
- Research is ongoing regarding the internal structure of atoms.
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This quiz explores the fundamental building blocks of chemistry, focusing on atoms and their structure. Learn about the different types of atoms, the elements in the periodic table, and the components of an atom, including the nucleus and electrons.
