Atoms, Periodic Table+Trends, & Atomic Model History Flashcards
according to Dalton, atoms cannot be…
divided
Which of the following is NOT part of Dalton’s theory?
- all matter is made of small particles called atoms
- hydrogen and oxygen gases will combine to make H2O
- breaking an atom is a possibility
- all atoms of a certain element are identical
breaking an atom is a possibility
who discovered negatively charged particles and what are the “negatively charged particles” called
Thomson - electrons
prior to experiments with cathode tubes, the smallest particles that made up matter were believed to be…
atoms
where are electrons located?
in a region outside the nucleus
according to Heinsberg (electron cloud model), the more accurately we know about an electron’s momentum, the less we know about its precise…
location
the scientist that discovered the particle inside the nucleus that has no electrical charge and that particle’s name
Chadwick - neutron
True/False chadwick discovered the elctron
false
which philosopher said that there were only four elements: earth, air, fire, and water
aristotle
aristotle said that everything is divided into four…
elements
who is the scientist that developed what is known as the “planetary model” of the atom?
bohr
how do electrons move in Bohr’s model of the atom
circular orbits around the nucleus
this scientist discovered that most of an atom’s mass comes from its nucleus
rutherford
what did Rutherford discover using gold foil
nucleus
which philosopher is credited with coining the term “atom”?
democritus
which of these statements is not a part of democritus’ theory of matter?
- atoms are indivisible and indestructible
- all matter is composed of breakable invisible particles
- atoms are tiny and solid particles
all matter is composed of breakable invisible particles
matter is made up of atoms with protons, neutrons, surrounded by a cloud of electrons is a…
THEORY
dalton’s view of the atom agrees with current/modern atomic theory, except for the statement that…
- atoms of different elements are different
- atoms cannot be divided
- atoms combine in specific ratios
- atoms of the same element are alike
atoms cannot be divided