Chapter 7 Quantum Mechanical Model Of Atom Flashcards
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Forms the foundation of chemistry
Quantum Mechanics
Electron behavior determines much of the
Behavior of Atoms
Why is directly observing electrons in the atoms impossible?
The electron is so small that observing it changes its behavior
The ___ explains the manner in which electrons exist and behave in atoms
Quantum - Mechanical Model
What does the Quantum - Mechanical Model explain?
- Why some elements are metals and some are Nonmetals
- Why some elements gain one electron when forming an anion, while others gain two
- Why some elements are very reactive while others are practically inert
- Periodic patterns we see in the properties of elements
Light is a form of
Electromagnetic Radiation
Why is light composed of ?
Perpendicular oscillating waves, one for the electric field and one for the magnetic field
An ___ field is a region where an electrically charged particle experiences a force
Electric
A ___ field is a region where a magnetized particle experiences a force
Magnetic
What is the speed of light?
3.00 x 10^8 m/s in a vacuum
Wha is the speed of sound?
340 m/s
- The ___ is the height of the wave
* The distance from node to crest
Amplitude
The larger the amplitude, the ___ the light
Brighter
- The ___ is a measure of the distance covered by the wave
* The distance from one crest to the next
Wavelength (l)
- The ___ is the number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time
- The number of waves = of cycles
Frequency (n)
What are the units for frequency ?
Hertz (Hz) or cycles = s-1
1 Hz = 1 s-1
The ___ is proportional to the amplitude of the waves and the frequency
Total Energy
The larger the amplitude, the ___ force it has
More
The more frequency the waves strikes, the ___ total force there is
More
For waves traveling at the same speed, the shorter the wave length, the ___ frequently they pass
More
Wavelength and frequency of electromagnetic waves are
Inversely proportional
Because the speed of light is constant, if we know the wavelength we can find
The Frequency and vice versa
What is the formula for frequency ?
v(s-1) = c(m/s) / ?(m)
The color is determined by
It’s wavelength (or frequency)