15 Questions
What is the purpose of a spectroscope?
To identify a particular gas
What type of spectrum is produced when an excited electron falls back to a lower energy level?
Emission spectrum
What is the difference between energy levels E2 and E1, according to Niels Bohr's theory?
E2 - E1 = hf
What is the purpose of an Atomic Absorption Spectrometer?
To measure the presence and amount of an element
What is the name of the series when an excited electron falls back to n=2?
Balmer series
What is the effect of supplying heat to an atom?
The energy levels of the atom increase
What is the symbol for Planck's constant in the equation E2 - E1 = hf?
h
What colour flame does lithium produce in a flame test?
Deep red
What is the main limitation of the Bohr theory?
All of the above
What is the region around the nucleus where the probability of finding an electron is relatively high?
Atomic orbital
What is the principle that states electrons will occupy the lowest sublevel available?
Aufbau principle
What is the term for the region of definite energy within an atom that electrons can occupy?
Energy level
What is the principle that states it is not possible to determine the exact position and velocity of an electron at the same time?
Heisenberg uncertainty principle
What is the group of atomic orbitals all of the same energy?
Energy sublevel
What is the main limitation of the Bohr theory in terms of electron properties?
Not accounting for the wave-particle duality of electrons
Test your understanding of the electronic structure of atoms, including energy levels, ways to energize atoms, and spectroscopy. Learn about flame tests, spectra, and how to identify elements using spectroscopy.
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