Quantum Chemistry Concepts

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What is the equation for the maximum number of electrons in a principal energy shell?

2n + 2

n^2

2n^2 (correct)

What is the formula to calculate the maximum number of electrons in a particular subshell?

2l + 1

2l + l + 1

2 × (2l + l) (correct)

What values can the magnetic quantum number (m) take?

–l to +l including zero (correct)

only positive values

0 to l

–l to l excluding zero

Which statement best describes the spin quantum number (s)?

It can take values of +1/2 and –1/2. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for increased stability in completely filled and half-filled subshells?

Decreased shielding and symmetrical distribution of electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ATOM' originate from?

Greek meaning not to be cut Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Dalton's theory of atoms is considered a limitation?

Atoms of the same element can differ in mass Signup and view all the answers

Who first suggested the existence of atoms?

Democritus Signup and view all the answers

What was the main significance of R.S. Mullikan's oil drop experiment?

It determined the charge of an electron. Signup and view all the answers

Which subatomic particles are classified as fundamental?

Proton, neutron, electron. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main postulate of Dalton's atomic theory?

All atoms of an element are identical Signup and view all the answers

What did William Crookes study in 1879?

The behavior of electrical discharge in gas. Signup and view all the answers

Which discovery showed that not all atoms are indivisible?

Discovery of protons Signup and view all the answers

What concept explains why different elements have distinct properties?

Differences in kinds of atoms Signup and view all the answers

What produces the greenish glow in a discharge tube during the cathode ray experiment?

Fluorescent coating on the glass wall. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding isobars?

They have the same atomic mass Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about cathode rays is incorrect?

They are positively charged particles. Signup and view all the answers

What role does Dalton's theory play in understanding chemical combinations?

It provides a basis for chemical reactions Signup and view all the answers

Why do cathode rays travel at high speeds?

Due to the high voltage applied in the discharge tube. Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the discovery of the electron?

J.J. Thomson. Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of cathode rays?

They can change the composition of gases. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to cathode rays when they strike a heavy metal?

They produce X-rays. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of excitation energy in atomic structure?

It is the energy required to excite an electron from its ground state. Signup and view all the answers

How are the circumference of the nth orbit and the wavelength of an electron related?

The circumference is equal to n times the wavelength. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle state?

Position and velocity of a particle cannot be accurately measured at the same time. Signup and view all the answers

What equation defines the relationship between wavelength, mass, charge, and potential difference for a charged particle?

$rac{h}{2mQV}$ Signup and view all the answers

In the wave mechanical model, what does the Schrödinger equation illustrate?

The behavior of electrons in an atom. Signup and view all the answers

What does the principal quantum number (n) represent in quantum mechanics?

The number of orbitals present in the nth shell. Signup and view all the answers

What type of power do cathode rays possess as they travel through a gas?

Ionizing power. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Atomic Structure

Atoms are the fundamental units of matter
Atoms cannot be created or destroyed
Atomic theory was first proposed by John Dalton
Electrons and protons are subatomic particles
The mass of an electron is negligible compared to protons or neutrons
The charge of an electron is -1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ Coulombs and the charge of a proton is +1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ Coulombs.
Thomson's model postulated that atoms consist of a uniform sphere of positive charge with electrons scattered within it.
Rutherford's gold foil experiment disproved Thomson's model and suggested a small, dense, positively charged nucleus.
The atom is mostly empty space
Electrons move around the nucleus in specific energy levels.
Electrons can only gain or lose energy by 'jumping' between these levels
Atoms with more than one electron have more elaborate spectral lines
Quantum numbers help locate electrons within an atom
The principal quantum number (n) describes the electron shell and energy levels
The azimuthal quantum number (l) describes the shape of the subshell
The magnetic quantum number (ml) describes the orientation of the orbital within space
The spin quantum number (ms) describes the electron spin (either +1/2 or -1/2)

History of Atomic Models

J.J. Thomson discovered the electron in 1897
Johann Balmer derived a formula to predict the hydrogen spectrum in 1885
Rutherford proposed the nuclear model of the atom in 1911
De Broglie introduced the concept of dual nature of electrons in 1923
Erwin Schrodinger developed the electron cloud model in 1925
This model does not precisely locate electrons but defines probability regions called orbitals
Bohr proposed that electrons orbit the nucleus in specific orbits

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This quiz explores fundamental concepts in quantum chemistry, including equations for the maximum number of electrons in energy shells and subshells. You will also learn about quantum numbers such as magnetic and spin quantum numbers, and the stability of filled subshells.