History of Atomic Theory and Periodic Table
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Who proposed the existence of indivisible particles called atoms in ancient times?

  • Democritus (correct)
  • J.J. Thomson
  • John Dalton
  • Ernest Rutherford
  • What was the main contribution of John Newlands in 1863?

  • Development of the Law of Octaves (correct)
  • Introduction of the nuclear model
  • Discovery of electrons
  • Arrangement of elements in a logical order
  • What is the main characteristic of metalloids?

  • They are poor conductors
  • They are typically dull and brittle
  • They exhibit properties intermediate between metals and non-metals (correct)
  • They are typically shiny and malleable
  • What was the significance of Dmitri Mendeleev's periodic table?

    <p>It predicted the existence of undiscovered elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who introduced the concept of atomic weights, allowing for the arrangement of elements in a logical order?

    <p>William Odling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main feature of J.J. Thomson's 'plum pudding' model of the atom?

    <p>Electrons embedded in a positively charged sphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main principle governing the occupation of energy levels by electrons in an atom?

    <p>Electrons occupy the lowest available energy levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rule that explains the filling of degenerate orbitals in an atom?

    <p>Hund's Rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which energy level of an atom contains the valence electrons that participate in chemical bonding?

    <p>Outermost energy level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the spin of an electron, which is a fundamental property of electrons?

    <p>+1/2 or -1/2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of orbital diagrams in understanding the electron configuration of an atom?

    <p>To show the arrangement of electrons in atomic orbitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the valence shell in determining the chemical properties of an element?

    <p>It determines the chemical properties of an element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    History of Atomic Theory

    • Ancient Greeks: Democritus proposed the existence of indivisible particles called atoms
    • 1803: John Dalton introduced the modern atomic theory, stating that:
      • Elements are composed of small, indivisible particles called atoms
      • Compounds are formed when atoms of different elements combine in whole number ratios
    • 1897: J.J. Thomson discovered electrons, proposing the "plum pudding" model of the atom
    • 1911: Ernest Rutherford introduced the nuclear model, where electrons orbit a small, dense nucleus

    Periodic Law

    • 1829: Johann Dobereiner discovered the Law of Triads, where elements with similar properties occur in groups of three
    • 1857: William Odling introduced the concept of atomic weights, allowing for the arrangement of elements in a logical order
    • 1863: John Newlands developed the Law of Octaves, where elements exhibited similar properties when arranged in a series of seven
    • 1869: Dmitri Mendeleev developed the Periodic Law, stating that:
      • Elements exhibit periodic trends in their properties when arranged by atomic weight
      • Elements with similar properties recur at regular intervals

    Element Classification

    • Early classification systems:
      • Antoine Lavoisier's 1789 classification of elements into metals and non-metals
      • Johann Dobereiner's 1829 classification into triads
    • Modern classification:
      • Metals: typically shiny, malleable, and good conductors
      • Non-metals: typically dull, brittle, and poor conductors
      • Metalloids: exhibit properties intermediate between metals and non-metals

    Mendeleev's Contributions

    • 1869: Dmitri Mendeleev developed the first periodic table, arranging elements by atomic weight and chemical properties
    • Predicted the existence of undiscovered elements and left gaps in the table for them
    • Correctly predicted the properties of these elements, including gallium, scandium, and germanium
    • Introduced the concept of families and periods in the periodic table
    • Corrected the atomic weights of several elements, allowing for a more accurate arrangement of the elements

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