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What does the Rutherford Model of the atom not explain?
How the atom can gain or lose energy.
Who developed a model of the atom in 1913?
Niels Bohr.
What was John Dalton known for?
First atomic theory based on scientific evidence.
What subatomic particles did J.J. Thomson discover?
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What was Earnest Rutherford's conclusion based on his observations of alpha particles?
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What are the four characteristics of waves in electromagnetic radiation?
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What does the Greek letter lambda represent?
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What does the photoelectric effect refer to?
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What was the wave theory of light unable to explain?
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What is the energy formula proposed by Max Planck?
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What does the Bohr model of the atom incorporate to explain line-emission spectra?
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What are the characteristics of each orbit in the Bohr model?
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What happens when an atom gains energy according to the Bohr model?
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What term refers to the lowest energy state of an electron in the Bohr model?
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What is unique about the emission spectrum of different elements?
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What does the quantum mechanical model say about the location of electrons?
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What fundamental limitation does the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle describe?
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Study Notes
Rutherford Model of the Atom
- Lacks explanation for how atoms gain or lose energy.
Niels Bohr
- Proposed a model in 1913 that introduced quantized energy levels.
- Electrons orbit the nucleus in shells, with energy increasing as distance from the nucleus increases.
- Utilized Planck's quantum relation ( E = hv ).
John Dalton (1808)
- Formulated the first atomic theory backed by scientific evidence.
- Established that atoms are the fundamental unit of matter, differing in mass between elements.
- Introduced the law of conservation of mass and the laws of definite and multiple proportions.
J.J. Thomson (1897)
- Discovered the electron and proton, determining their charges (-1 for electrons, +1 for protons).
- Developed the plum pudding model, depicting electrons embedded in a positively charged sphere.
Ernest Rutherford (1909)
- Conducted experiments revealing that most alpha particles pass through gold foil, suggesting a small dense nucleus.
- Proposed the nuclear model of the atom with a positively charged nucleus surrounded by orbiting electrons.
Electromagnetic Radiation
- Light is a type of electromagnetic radiation traveling in waves.
- Characterized by wave speed, amplitude, wavelength, and frequency.
- All forms of electromagnetic radiation (radio, microwave, x-ray) travel at the speed of light ( c = 3.00 \times 10^8 ) m/s.
Wavelength
- Represented by the Greek letter lambda (λ).
- Wave speed is the product of wavelength and frequency ( c = λf ).
Photoelectric Effect
- Describes electron emission from metals when light shines on them.
Wave Theory of Light (1900s)
- Unable to explain the photoelectric effect, which required a minimum light frequency to eject electrons.
Energy
- Different wavelengths of radiation interact with matter variably; high-energy radiation can cause tissue damage.
Max Planck (1900)
- First to quantize energy, proposing that energy exists in discrete packets called quanta.
- Formulated the equation ( E = hf ) for energy of quanta.
Albert Einstein
- Built on Planck's theories, introducing the particle-wave duality of light, referring to energy packets as photons.
- Explained the photoelectric effect, stating that light is absorbed in whole photons, each carrying a specific energy.
Hydrogen Atom Line Emission Spectrum
- A narrow beam of light through a prism produces a line-emission spectrum, revealing specific wavelengths of visible light.
Bohr's Model of the Hydrogen Atom
- Integrated Planck's theory to explain line-emission spectra, indicating energy changes correspond to specific light frequencies.
Bohr's Electron Orbits
- Electrons exist only in specified orbits with quantized energy levels; emissions occur when electrons transition between these levels.
Energy Transitions in Bohr's Model
- Increases in energy result in electrons jumping to higher orbits, while decreases emit energy as photons of light.
Ground and Excited States
- Ground state: lowest energy level for hydrogen (n = 1).
- Excited states occur when atoms gain energy, risking instability and eventual energy release.
Hydrogen Spectrum
- Identical orbits result in unique emission spectra, with energy transitions producing light of varying wavelengths.
Atomic Emission Spectrum
- Unique to each element, functioning as an atomic fingerprint due to different energy level spacings.
Unanswered Questions
- Issues regarding constraints of electron energy levels and behavior during circular motion.
Quantum Mechanical Model
- Incorporates concepts from Louis de Broglie (wave properties of electrons), Werner Heisenberg (uncertainty principle), and Erwin Schrödinger (probability functions).
Electrons as Waves
- Suggests that electrons exhibit wave-like properties, analogous to light, confirmed through diffraction experiments.
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
- States the impossibility of precisely knowing both the position and momentum of a particle simultaneously.
The Quantum Mechanical Model (Cloud Model)
- Schrödinger's wave functions calculate probabilities of electron locations rather than exact paths.
Electron Cloud
- Higher electron density indicates greater probability of finding electrons; approximately 90% probability within certain regions for hydrogen.
Overview of Quantum Mechanical Model
- Electrons exist in specific energy levels without defined paths, estimating probabilities for their locations.
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Explore key concepts of the modern model of the atom with these flashcards. Learn about the Rutherford model and Niels Bohr's contributions to atomic theory, including energy quantization. Perfect for students wanting to grasp atomic structure.
