65 Questions
Who proposed the first concept of atoms?
Leucippus and Democritus
What did John Dalton's atomic theory suggest?
Atoms were indivisible and indestructible
What did J.J. Thomson's 'plum pudding' model propose?
Atoms were composed of electrons and a positively charged sphere
How were electrons discovered according to the provided notes?
Through experiments with electrified special tubes
What was the major departure in John Dalton's atomic theory from the Greek concept of atoms?
Recognition of individual atoms for different materials
According to the provided notes, what did Greek thinkers believe about atoms?
Everything was made of tiny indivisible particles
What was J.J. Thomson's contribution to atomic theory?
Discovery of electrons and proposal of the 'plum pudding' model
How did extensive research and experiments contribute to our understanding of atoms?
By vastly expanding our understanding over time
What type of particles did J.J. Thomson propose atoms to be composed of?
Electrons and positively charged sphere
What was significant about John Dalton's atomic theory?
It marked a turning point in understanding the nature of matter
Which experiment revealed that atoms have a small, dense center called the nucleus?
Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment
Who proposed the concept of fixed paths or shells for electrons, explaining atomic stability and discrete energy levels?
Niels Bohr
According to Heisenberg's Quantum Theory, what is impossible to know about an electron?
Its exact location
What type of particles were used in Rutherford's scattering experiment?
Alpha particles
Who discovered the neutron, completing the atomic structure by adding it to the nucleus alongside protons?
Sir James Chadwick
In which model did Niels Bohr propose that electrons move in specific orbits or energy levels known as discrete orbits?
Niels Bohr's Planetary Model
What is the charge of alpha particles used in Rutherford's scattering experiment?
Double positive charge
Which experiment demonstrated that electrons orbit the nucleus without falling into it?
Niels Bohr's Planetary Model
What did Niels Bohr introduce to explain atomic stability and discrete energy levels?
Fixed paths or shells for electrons
What does Heisenberg's Quantum Theory propose is impossible to know about an electron?
Its exact location
What was the significance of Sir James Chadwick's discovery in 1932?
He completed the atomic structure by adding the neutron to the nucleus
What did Niels Bohr introduce in his model to explain atomic stability and discrete energy levels?
The concept of fixed paths or shells for electrons
In Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment, what was revealed about the location of positively charged particles?
They were mostly surrounded by empty space
What was Werner Heisenberg's contribution to quantum theory?
He added complexity to the atomic model by suggesting it is impossible to know the exact location of an electron
What did J.J. Thomson's 'plum pudding' model propose about atomic structure?
Atoms contain negatively charged particles spread throughout a positively charged sphere
What did Niels Bohr observe about electron orbits in his planetary model?
They are fixed paths or shells where electrons could exist without losing energy
What was significant about Rutherford's scattering experiment using alpha particles?
It led to the discovery of the nucleus and its small, dense center
What did Niels Bohr propose about electron movement in his modifications to the atomic model?
'Electrons move in specific orbits or energy levels known as discrete orbits'
'Lewis Diagrams' refer to graphical representations that illustrate what aspect of molecules?
The bond relationships between atoms in a molecule and lone pairs of electrons
What was significant about Ernest Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment?
It demonstrated that atoms have a small, dense center called the nucleus
What was the major difference between Greek thinkers' concept of atoms and John Dalton's atomic theory?
Greek thinkers believed that atoms were indivisible, while John Dalton's theory recognized different individual atoms for different materials
Who proposed the 'plum pudding' model and what did it suggest about atoms?
John Dalton - It suggested that atoms were composed of electrons spread inside a positively charged sphere
What did J.J. Thomson discover and propose in his model?
Discovered the electron and proposed the 'plum pudding' model
Which experiment demonstrated that electrons orbit the nucleus without falling into it?
Thomson's cathode ray tube experiment
According to Heisenberg's Quantum Theory, what is impossible to know about an electron?
Its position and energy simultaneously
In which model did Niels Bohr propose that electrons move in specific orbits or energy levels known as discrete orbits?
'Planetary' model
Who proposed the first concept of atoms, believing that everything was made of tiny indivisible particles?
Democritus
What type of particles did Greek thinkers believe atoms were made of?
'Tiny indivisible particles'
According to the provided notes, what did extensive research and experiments contribute to our understanding of atoms?
They revealed the structure of the atom and its components
Who discovered the electron and proposed the 'plum pudding' model?
J.J. Thomson
What is the concept proposed by Werner Heisenberg's Quantum Theory?
It is impossible to know the exact location of an electron
What is the significance of Sir James Chadwick's discovery in 1932?
He completed the atomic structure by adding the neutron to the nucleus
What did Niels Bohr observe about electron orbits in his Planetary Model?
Electrons move in specific orbits or energy levels known as discrete orbits
What particles were used in Rutherford's scattering experiment?
Alpha particles
What did J.J. Thomson discover and propose in his model?
The plum pudding model proposing uniform distribution of positive charge with electrons embedded
What aspect do Lewis Diagrams illustrate about molecules?
The bond relationships between atoms and lone pairs of electrons
According to Ernest Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment, what did the experiment reveal about positively charged particles?
They are concentrated in the nucleus
What was Niels Bohr's modification to the atomic model?
Introduction of fixed paths or shells for electrons
What was proposed by Greek thinkers Leucippus and Democritus regarding atoms?
Atoms were like seeds in a watermelon
What was significant about John Dalton's atomic theory?
It marked a turning point in understanding the nature of matter
Who discovered the electron and proposed the 'plum pudding' model?
J.J. Thomson
What did J.J. Thomson's 'plum pudding' model propose about atomic structure?
Atoms were composed of electrons spread inside a positively charged sphere
In which model did Niels Bohr propose that electrons move in specific orbits or energy levels known as discrete orbits?
'Planetary' model
What did extensive research and experiments contribute to our understanding of atoms?
Significantly expanded our understanding of atoms
What was significant about Sir James Chadwick's discovery in 1932?
Discovered the neutron, completing the atomic structure by adding it to the nucleus alongside protons
What is the significance of observing patterns in bonding?
It helps in predicting molecular structures
How does one determine the correct number of electrons in a molecule?
By counting the valence electrons from each atom
What is the role of the central atom in drawing complex molecules?
To form the most bonds
In complex molecules, what is the first step one must take before distributing electrons to satisfy the octet rule?
Counting the total number of valence electrons
What is the significance of exceptions in Lewis structures?
They need to be understood and applied when drawing their Lewis structures
How many valence electrons does chlorine have, based on its location in the periodic table?
Seven valence electrons
What is the maximum number of lone pairs of electrons that oxygen can have in a Lewis diagram?
Two lone pairs
In a Lewis diagram, how many dots would be drawn around the symbol for an atom of carbon?
Four dots
What do Lewis diagrams illustrate about covalent molecules?
The sharing of electrons between atoms
What do advanced Lewis structures illustrate in complex molecules?
The application of the octet rule to the molecule
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