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Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Chemistry
What Structure of Atom covers in Maharashtra Board Class 11 Chemistry: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Subatomic Particles and Their.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 11 Chemistry · 2026-27
Topics in Structure of Atom
1
Subatomic Particles and Their Discovery
- Three fundamental subatomic particles: electron (e⁻), proton (p⁺), and neutron (n⁰)
- J.J. Thomson discovered electron in 1897 through cathode ray tube experiment
- Ernest Rutherford discovered proton in 1911 through α-particle scattering experiment
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Isotopes, Isobars, and Isotones
- Isotopes: Same atomic number, different mass numbers (same element, different neutrons)
- Isobars: Same mass number, different atomic numbers (different elements)
- Isotones: Same number of neutrons, different atomic and mass numbers
3
Atomic Models and Their Limitations
- Rutherford's nuclear model: Electrons revolve around dense, positively charged nucleus
- Limitations: Cannot explain atomic stability and line spectra
- According to classical physics, revolving electrons should emit energy and spiral into nucleus
4
Electromagnetic Radiation and Wave-Particle Duality
- Electromagnetic radiation shows dual nature: wave and particle properties
- Wave properties: wavelength (λ), frequency (ν), amplitude, speed of light (c)
- Particle properties: energy of photons depends on frequency, not amplitude
Key Concepts
Three fundamental particles were discoveredAtomic number (Z) equals the numberIsotopesFour key postulatesLight exhibits dual nature
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What are the important topics in Structure of Atom for Maharashtra Board Class 11 Chemistry?
Key topics in Structure of Atom include Subatomic Particles and Their Discovery, Isotopes, Isobars, and Isotones, Atomic Models and Their Limitations, Electromagnetic Radiation and Wave-Particle Duality. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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