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What model of the atom includes electrons orbiting the nucleus in specific energy levels?
What model of the atom includes electrons orbiting the nucleus in specific energy levels?
- Planetary Model (correct)
- Nuclear Model
- Solid Sphere Model
- Plum Pudding Model
In the Quantum Mechanical Model, how are electrons described to move around the atom?
In the Quantum Mechanical Model, how are electrons described to move around the atom?
- In orbits of varying sizes
- In specific circular orbits
- In random ways (correct)
- In elliptical orbits
What term refers to the region where an electron is most likely to be found?
What term refers to the region where an electron is most likely to be found?
- Atomic Number
- Valence Electron
- Mass Number
- Orbital (correct)
Which model of the atom depicts it as mostly empty space, with a central positively charged nucleus?
Which model of the atom depicts it as mostly empty space, with a central positively charged nucleus?
What is defined as the number of protons in the nucleus of each atom of a specific element?
What is defined as the number of protons in the nucleus of each atom of a specific element?
Which experiment utilized gold foil to study the atomic model?
Which experiment utilized gold foil to study the atomic model?
What determines the lowest energy level for electrons in the Planetary Model?
What determines the lowest energy level for electrons in the Planetary Model?