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λ= c/v
highest energy orbital f
hertz the unit of frequency
Wavelength length of one complete wave
ground state lowest possible energy level
Amplitude the height of a wave's crest
atomic orbital a mathematical expression describing the probability of finding a electron at various locations; represented by the region of space around the nucleus where there is a high probability of finding an electron
Bohr Created the planetary model of the atom.
ROYGBIV colors of visible light from longest wavelength to shortest
spectrum wavelengths of visible light that are separated when a beam of light passes through a prism; range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation
Photons A quantum, or discrete amount, of light energy.
Electromagnetic Spectrum Includes all forms of electromagnetic radiation; the types of radiation differ in their frequencies and wavelengths.
Atomic Orbitals The regions around the nucleus within which the electrons have the highest probability of being found
valence electrons the electrons in an atom's outermost orbitals; determine the chemical properties of an element
Energy Levels the specific energies an electron in an atom or other system can have
electromagnetic radiation emission and transmission of energy in the form of electromagnetic waves
Hund's Rule electrons occupy orbitals of the same energy in a way that makes the number or electrons with the same spin direction as large as possible
Electron Configuration the ways in which electrons are arranged in various orbitals around the , the ways in which electrons are arranged in various orbitals around the nuclei of atoms
energy sublevel each energy sublevel corresponds to an orbital of a different shape, which describes where the electron is likely to be found
p orbitals - dumbbell-shaped - 3 kinds of p orbitals have different orientations on space
principal energy level the major energy levels of an atom
Paulie exclusion principle (how# electron goes in each orbital) an atomic orbital holds up to 2 electrons. arrows used to represent electrons
Pauli exclusion principle no two electrons or protons or neutrons in a given system can be in states characterized by the same set of quantum numbers
principle energy level n. each level has # of sublevel/atomic orbitals
When Atoms Absorb Energy, Electrons... move into higher energy levels These electrons then lose energy by emitting light when they return to lower energy levels
quantum mechanical model of the atom an atomic model in which the electrons are treated as waves' also called the wave mechanical model of the atom
700-350 nm visible light
3 number of p orbitals
E e=hV 6.63 x 10^-34 J`s
Max Planck German physicist, 1858-1947, concluded that matter can gain or lose energy only in small, specific amounts, called quanta
higher frequencies result from electrons falling through larger changes in energy levelss
5 3d Sublevel: How many orbitals are in this sublevel?
node where there is no amplitude in a wave
radio waves have the lowest frequency and longest wavelength
Atomic Emission Spectrum Pattern formed when light passes through a prism or diffraction grating to separate it into the different frequencies of light it contains.
wavelength and frequency are inversely proportional to each other
Electron Configurations The ways in which electrons are arranged in various orbitals around the nuclei of atoms
Kinetic Molecular Theory 1. Matter is made of small particles 2. Empty space between particles 3. Particles are always moving 4. More energy makes particles move faster and farther apart
Quantum the amount of energy needed to move an electron from one energy level to another
principal energy levels n specifies the atom's major energy levels
frequency the number of waves cycles to pass a given point per unit of time
Quantum of energy amount of energy required to move an electron from its present energy level to the next higher one
Pauli exclusion principal states that a maximum of two electrons may occupy a single atomic orbital, but only if the electorns have opposite spins
The electron cloud - A visual model of the probable locations of electrons in an atom - The probability of finding an electron is higher in the denser regions of the cloud
planck's constant 6.63 x 10 ^ -34) J (joules) x s (seconds)
Hantaro Nagaoka - 1904 - Suggests that an atom has a cental nucleus - Electron moves in orbits like the rigs around Saturn
Magnetic Quantum number indicating orientations
Angular Momentum Quantum number indicating shape
electron travels around and outside the nucleus; is negative
atomic theory what scientists think about atoms based on repeated observations of how atoms act in experiments
noble-gas notation shorthand method to write electron configuration using the preceding noble gas and then any electrons after the noble gas
energy sublevels energy levels contained in each principal energy levels, increases as n increases
ionic bond a bond formed by the electrical attraction between oppositely charged ions
Paschen series WHich series uses infrared light to create line emission spectrum?
groups a column of the periodic table of the elements
principal quantum number energy level; how far the electrons are from the nucleus of an atom
C = (lambda) (nu) What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength for electromagnetic radiation?
pH the amount of an acid or base in a solution
3.00 x 10^8 m/s At what speed does ALL electromagnetic radiation travel?
alpha rays, gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, microwaves, radar, radio waves, television, FM waves, short waves, long waves Name three kinds of electromagnetic radiation.
6.96 x 10^-18 Joules How much energy does a photon with a frequency of 1.05 x 10^16 s^-1 have?
it emits a photon of energy and moves to a lower energy level closer to the nucleus What happens when an electron loses energy?
Spin Quantum number indicating spin
single replacement reaction one element replaces another
[Kr]5s1 Write the noble-gas notation for rubidium.
photon massless paricle that carries a quantum of energy
acid a compound that forms hydroxide (oH-) when dissolved in water
Photoelectric Effect Photoelectrons are emitted from a metal's surface
frequency decreases What happens when a wavelength increases?
absorption spectrum set of frequencies of electromagnetic waves that an atom's electrons absorb
chemical formula a method that uses chemical symbols and numbers to show the makeup of a compound
Schroedinger Wave Equation Quatum mechanical model of the atom
Lyman series Which series uses ultraviolet light to create line emission spectrum?
quantum number n; the number assigned to each orbit(energy level) of an atom
18 How many total electrons in the third principal energy level?
dumbbell What is the shape of a p orbital?
aufbau principle states that the electron occupies the lowest energy orbital available
salt a compound that forms after a base and an acid is combined
radio waves, tv, FM waves Which kind of electromagnetic radiation has the lowest frequency?
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 Write the electron configuration notation for calcium.
1s,2s,2p,3s,3p,4s,3d,4p,5s,4d, 5p, 6s, 4f, 5d, 6p, 7s, 5f, 6d, 7p, 8s . . What is the order for filling the orbitals, based on lowest energy level first?
6.0 x 10^10 Hz A form of energy has a wavelength of 5.0 x 10^-3 meters. What is the frequency of the energy?
only 2-D view and used only one electron instead of 2 or more Why couldn't Bohr's model be used for all elements?