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Structure of the Atom

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Science

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Overview

This chapter explores the fundamental structure of atoms, moving beyond Dalton's indivisible atom concept to reveal the existence of subatomic particles. We learn how experiments by various scientists led to our current understanding of atomic structure, including the arrangement of electrons, proto

Key Concepts

Atoms contain three main subatomic particles

Atoms contain three main subatomic particles: electrons (negative charge, negligible mass), protons (positive charge, mass = 1u), and neutrons (no cha

Thomson proposed the 'plum pudding'

Thomson proposed the 'plum pudding' or 'watermelon' model where electrons are embedded in a sphere of positive charge, like seeds in a watermelon. Thi

Based on alpha particle scattering experiment

Based on alpha particle scattering experiment, Rutherford proposed that atoms have a tiny, dense, positively charged nucleus at the center with electr

Bohr improved Rutherford's model by proposing

Bohr improved Rutherford's model by proposing that electrons move in fixed energy levels or shells (K, L, M, N) without radiating energy. These shells

Rules for electron distribution

Rules for electron distribution: Maximum electrons in a shell = 2n², outermost shell can hold maximum 8 electrons, inner shells must be filled before

Learning Objectives

  • Understand that atoms are divisible and contain subatomic particles
  • Learn about the discovery and properties of electrons, protons, and neutrons
  • Study different atomic models proposed by Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr
  • Understand how electrons are distributed in different shells around the nucleus
  • Learn to calculate valency based on electron configuration

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