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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
What is the Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom?
A model that describes the behavior of electrons in atoms using quantum mechanics.
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
Which chapters cover the Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom?
Chapters 7.1 to 7.7 (excluding PIB).
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
What is the purpose of the quantum mechanical model of the atom?
To explain the behavior of electrons and the structure of atoms.
p.7
Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What type of ideas were discussed at the Solvay Conference?
New and very weird ideas related to science.
p.34
Atomic Emission and Absorption Spectra
How can we use atomic spectra in practical applications?
To identify elements in the lab, stars, fireworks, etc.
p.15
Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
What is a blackbody?
A theoretical object that absorbs all radiation that falls on it and re-emits it with a broad range of frequencies.
p.23
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What can be measured regarding the electrons emitted in the photoelectric effect?
The kinetic energy of these electrons.
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
What problem did Max Planck aim to solve in 1900?
The Ultraviolet Catastrophe.
p.16
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What does Planck's solution provide?
The correct radiation at all frequencies, with the Rayleigh-Jeans law as its low-frequency limit.
p.36
Bohr Model of the Atom
What is the restriction on the angular momentum of the electron in the Bohr model?
The angular momentum is quantized, meaning it can only have certain discrete values.
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What happens to the number of electrons ejected when the amplitude of light increases while keeping frequency constant?
More electrons are ejected per unit time, resulting in a greater current produced.
p.14
Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
What phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of waves that demonstrates the wave nature of light?
Constructive and destructive interference producing light and dark spots.
p.34
Atomic Emission and Absorption Spectra
What is unique to every element regarding atomic spectra?
Every element has a unique spectrum.
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Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration
What is the ground state of an atom?
The state where atoms have not absorbed any energy and all electrons are in their most stable configuration.
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Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration
What happens when electrons are excited to higher energy states?
They absorb energy and later release it to return to the ground state.
p.40
Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
Why was quantum mechanics developed?
To address limitations of classical physics in explaining atomic and subatomic phenomena.
p.39
Bohr Model of the Atom
What formula is used to calculate the change in energy of the electron?
ΔE = -R_H (1/n_f^2 - 1/n_i^2).
p.40
Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
How is the energy of light quanta related to its frequency?
Energy is directly proportional to frequency (E = hν, where h is Planck's constant).
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
What does the Quantum Mechanical Model use to describe electron locations?
Electron clouds or probability distributions.
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Bohr Model of the Atom
What idea did Niels Bohr apply to atomic spectra?
The idea of quantization.
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Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration
How does the size of a proton compare to that of an electron?
A proton is much larger than an electron.
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Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
What is electromagnetic radiation?
Energy that is emitted and transmitted in the form of electromagnetic waves.
p.7
Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What was the main purpose of the Solvay Conference in 1927?
To discuss, clarify, and organize new ideas in science.
p.26
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What is the photoelectric effect?
The emission of electrons from a material when it absorbs light or electromagnetic radiation.
p.33
Atomic Emission and Absorption Spectra
How is an absorption spectrum formed?
By shining a beam of white light through a sample of gas.
p.10
Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in light?
They are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.
p.27
Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What does XPS stand for?
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy.
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Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration
What does 'n = 1' signify in quantum mechanics?
It signifies the ground state of an atom.
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Wave-Particle Duality of Electrons and Photons
What is the result of two waves being out of phase?
They produce destructive interference.
p.36
Bohr Model of the Atom
How does an electron move in the Bohr Atomic Model?
In a circular orbit about the nucleus, governed by ordinary laws of mechanics and electrostatics.
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Bohr Model of the Atom
What is the relationship between the energy of light photons and electron transitions?
The energy of the light photons is given by ΔE = hν.
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Bohr Model of the Atom
What happens to energy as the orbital radius increases in the Bohr model?
As the orbital radius increases, so does the energy; larger orbitals correspond to higher energy levels.
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Wave-Particle Duality of Electrons and Photons
What happens to light when it passes through a small opening?
It diffracts, indicating it can be classified as a wave.
p.28
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What did Einstein use to explain the photoelectric effect in 1905?
Planck’s ideas of quantization.
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What is the Ultraviolet Catastrophe?
The inconsistency between observations and predictions based on classical physics regarding blackbody radiation.
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Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
How does the intensity of radiation escaping a blackbody vary?
It varies with the frequency of the radiation.
p.41
Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
What is the Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom?
A model that describes the behavior of electrons in atoms using quantum mechanics.
p.12
Wave-Particle Duality of Electrons and Photons
What type of interference occurs when waves reinforce each other?
Constructive interference.
p.40
Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
Who are some important people responsible for the development of quantum mechanics?
Key figures include Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, and Werner Heisenberg.
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What is the Rayleigh-Jeans law?
It describes blackbody radiation at low frequencies.
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
What did Planck postulate about energy emission and absorption?
Energy exists ONLY in discrete energy bundles called quanta.
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What did John Dalton propose about atoms?
Atoms are hard, indivisible spheres.
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
What is the charge of electrons and where do they travel?
-1 charge; traveling around the nucleus.
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Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
What is being calculated in the example?
The energy of one photon of microwave radiation.
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Wave-Particle Duality of Electrons and Photons
What is diffraction?
The bending of waves around obstacles and openings.
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Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
What is one important feature of light as a wave?
Light exhibits wave properties such as interference and diffraction.
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
How do solar panels utilize the photoelectric effect?
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity by using the photoelectric effect to generate electric current.
p.34
Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
What type of spectrum does a black body emit?
A continuous spectrum of many frequencies.
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What phenomenon occurs when light shines on certain metal surfaces?
Electrons are emitted from the metal.
p.27
Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What is the significance of the mummy analyzed in the study?
It dates back to the 2nd Century AD.
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
Where is the analyzed mummy currently located?
World Heritage Museum, University of Illinois.
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Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
What happens to the frequency of radiation as the temperature of a blackbody increases?
The frequency shifts to higher values.
p.23
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What types of light can affect the photoelectric effect?
High vs. low frequency light and high vs. low amplitude (intensity) light.
p.39
Bohr Model of the Atom
What happens to a hydrogen atom when it absorbs a photon of UV light?
The electron is promoted to n=4.
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Bohr Model of the Atom
How do you calculate the wavelength (λ) from the change in energy (ΔE)?
Using the formula λ = hc/ΔE.
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Bohr Model of the Atom
How can you calculate energies of emitted light for given transitions?
By using the formula E = hf, where E is energy, h is Planck's constant, and f is frequency.
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Bohr Model of the Atom
What did Bohr aim to link with spectral data?
The underlying structure of a particular compound or atom.
p.35
Bohr Model of the Atom
What happens when electrons move between shells in the Bohr model?
They release or emit light.
p.29
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What is the relationship between photon energy and frequency?
Energy of a photon is given by E = hν, where ν is frequency.
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Wave-Particle Duality of Electrons and Photons
What are the two main theories regarding the nature of light?
Light can be considered as a particle, a wave, or both.
p.25
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
Does increasing the amplitude of light affect the kinetic energy of the ejected electrons?
No, higher amplitude light does not increase the kinetic energy of the electrons being ejected.
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Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
What experimental evidence supports the wave nature of light?
Diffraction patterns observed when a double slit is used.
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Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
How was light perceived up until around 1900?
Light was thought of only as waves.
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Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
How does light behave in terms of wavelength?
Light has a range of wavelengths, which determines its color.
p.33
Atomic Emission and Absorption Spectra
What do absorption spectra indicate?
The wavelengths of light that have been absorbed.
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Wave-Particle Duality of Electrons and Photons
What are the options for classifying light?
a) Particle, b) Wave, c) Both.
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Atomic Emission and Absorption Spectra
What causes an emission spectrum to form?
An electric current passing through a gas in a vacuum tube at very low pressure.
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Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
What role does the quantum mechanical model play in understanding the photoelectric effect?
The quantum mechanical model explains how light interacts with matter at the atomic level, leading to the emission of electrons.
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Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
What phenomenon demonstrates light's wave nature?
The phenomenon of interference demonstrates light's wave nature.
p.34
Atomic Emission and Absorption Spectra
Why do atoms give discrete colors in their spectra?
Because they emit specific wavelengths of light corresponding to energy transitions.
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Wave-Particle Duality of Electrons and Photons
How did Einstein combine the description of light?
By combining the wave description of light with Planck’s Equation.
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
How did classical physics perform in matching experimental data for blackbody radiation?
It correctly matched data for the infrared region but failed at short wavelengths.
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What does the equation E_photon = hc/λ represent?
The relationship between the energy of a photon, its wavelength, and the speed of light.
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Wave-Particle Duality of Electrons and Photons
What type of interference occurs when waves cancel each other out?
Destructive interference.
p.41
Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
What principle is fundamental to the Quantum Mechanical Model?
The uncertainty principle, which states that the position and momentum of an electron cannot be simultaneously known with precision.
p.39
Bohr Model of the Atom
What constants are used in the wavelength calculation?
h (Planck's constant) and c (speed of light).
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
What are the three particles that make up an atom?
Protons, neutrons, and electrons.
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
What is the charge and location of protons?
+1 charge; located in the nucleus.
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Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration
What is the mass and charge of a neutron compared to a proton?
Similar mass to a proton but no charge.
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What happens to electrons when light frequency is greater than the threshold frequency?
Electrons gain more kinetic energy, but the number of ejected electrons remains constant.
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
How does the mass of electrons compare to protons and neutrons?
Electrons are much less massive; protons and neutrons are about 2000 times more massive.
p.3
Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What was the main goal during the Age of Alchemy?
To change lead into gold.
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Wave-Particle Duality of Electrons and Photons
What happens when two waves are in phase?
They produce constructive interference.
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Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration
How do you convert wavelength to frequency?
Using the formula 𝜈 = c / λ.
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
How does the Quantum Mechanical Model differ from earlier atomic models?
It incorporates wave-particle duality and probability rather than fixed orbits.
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Bohr Model of the Atom
What does the Bohr theory of the atom explain?
It explains atomic emission spectra and the quantized energy levels of electrons.
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Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
What equation did Planck develop?
An equation that predicts the energy of blackbody radiation.
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Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
What parameters are used to describe waves?
Amplitude, wavelength (λ), and frequency (ν).
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What is the threshold frequency in the context of the photoelectric effect?
It is the minimum frequency required for a photon to eject an electron.
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What happens to photons below the threshold frequency?
They cannot remove an electron.
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Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
Why is Planck's constant considered extremely small?
It indicates that the gradations between allowed values are so tiny that they can't be detected in a lab.
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What did John Dalton state about matter?
All matter is composed of small, indivisible particles called atoms.
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Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration
What are the four quantum numbers used to describe electronic configuration?
Principal quantum number, angular momentum quantum number, magnetic quantum number, and spin quantum number.
p.37
Bohr Model of the Atom
What happens when an electron moves from one discrete energy level to another?
The energy difference is given by ΔE = -R_H (1/n_f² - 1/n_i²).
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Bohr Model of the Atom
What are the energy levels in the Bohr Atomic Model?
Definite and discrete energy levels (orbitals) where an electron may exist without emitting or absorbing electromagnetic radiation.
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What was a significant problem for classical physics that the photoelectric effect addressed?
It was a phenomenon that classical physics could not explain.
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
How does temperature affect the brightness of light?
More kinetic energy (higher temperature) means brighter light.
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Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration
What is the significance of quantum numbers in the Quantum Mechanical Model?
They describe the energy levels and shapes of electron orbitals.
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Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
How is energy related to frequency according to Planck's equation?
Energy is proportional to its frequency.
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
What is the charge and location of neutrons?
0 charge; located in the nucleus.
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What was J.J. Thomson's model of the atom?
Electrons are distributed inside a positive mass like in a 'plum pudding.'
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What did the atomic theory evolve from in the 400s BCE?
The idea of matter being composed of indivisible particles by Democritus.
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Bohr Model of the Atom
What is the wavelength of the light absorbed by the hydrogen atom?
9.74 × 10^-8 m or 97.4 nm.
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
Who conducted the experiment that led to the discovery of the proton?
Graduate students Ernest Marsden and Hans Geiger.
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Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
What did Maxwell propose about visible light in 1873?
That it consists of electromagnetic waves.
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Nature of Light and Electromagnetic Waves
What are electromagnetic waves composed of?
Both an oscillating magnetic field and an electric field.
p.24
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What remains constant even when the frequency of light changes?
The current, or number of electrons per unit time.
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Hund's Rule and Aufbau Principle
What is Hund's rule?
It states that electrons will occupy degenerate orbitals singly before pairing up.
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Bohr Model of the Atom
What did Bohr develop in 1912 regarding atomic structure?
A mathematical model of the atom with discrete energy levels or shells.
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What did Einstein propose about light to explain the photoelectric effect?
Light is made up of photons.
p.29
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
Why does increasing the intensity of light not increase the kinetic energy of electrons?
Increasing intensity means using more photons, not more energetic photons.
p.35
Bohr Model of the Atom
What is the formula for energy levels in the Bohr model?
E_n = -R_H (1/n^2), where R_H = 2.18 x 10^-18 J.
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What did Democritus propose about matter?
That all matter is made up of tiny indivisible particles called atoms.
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What did Ernest Rutherford discover about the structure of the atom?
Most of the atom is empty space, with mass inside the atom and electrons surrounding the nucleus.
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What did Ernest Rutherford discover?
The proton and the concept of the nucleus of an atom.
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Wave-Particle Duality of Electrons and Photons
What evidence supports the wave/particle duality of electrons and photons?
Experiments such as the double-slit experiment demonstrate this duality.
p.24
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What is the threshold frequency in the photoelectric effect?
The minimum frequency below which light will not eject electrons.
p.18
Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
What is the formula for energy in terms of frequency?
E = hν, where h is Planck’s Constant and ν is the frequency.
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Development of Quantum Mechanical Model
What was the significance of the Nuclear Model of the Atom?
It was a good start for understanding atomic structure but was ultimately replaced.
p.32
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
How do you convert the wavelength from centimeters to meters in the calculation?
Multiply by 10⁻² (1 cm = 10⁻² m).
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What significant change in atomic theory occurred in the early 1800s?
The proposal that atoms are indivisible spheres by Dalton.
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What is the significance of the atomic models proposed by Dalton, Thomson, and Rutherford?
They represent the evolution of atomic theory over time.
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
What were the key elements in alchemical practices?
Salt, sulfur, and mercury.
p.24
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What effect does changing the frequency of light have on the ejected electrons' kinetic energy?
It increases the kinetic energy of the ejected electrons.
p.24
Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What is the relationship between light amplitude and the photoelectric effect?
Keeping amplitude the same while changing frequency affects the ejection of electrons.
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Historical Contributions to Atomic Theory
Who were some key scientists in the development of the quantum mechanical model?
Key scientists include Max Planck, Albert Einstein, and Niels Bohr.
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Hund's Rule and Aufbau Principle
What is the Aufbau principle?
It states that electrons fill the lowest energy orbitals first.
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Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Theory
What is the significance of binding energy in the photoelectric effect?
A photon must have at least this energy to eject an electron.
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Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration
How do you convert the wavelength from cm to meters?
Divide by 100 (1.20 cm = 0.012 m).
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Periodic Table Organization and Quantum Mechanics
How is the quantum mechanical model reflected in the periodic table?
It organizes elements based on their electron configurations and quantum states.
