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What are the three fundamental particles of an atom and their relative charges?
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The three fundamental particles are: 1. Electron (e⁻) - Negative charge (-1) 2. Proton (p⁺) - Positive charge (+1) 3. Neutron (n⁰) - Neutral charge (0) Electrons are approximately 1/1840th the mass o…
Define atomic number (Z) and mass number (A). How are they related to neutrons?
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Atomic Number (Z) = Number of protons in the nucleus = Number of electrons in a neutral atom Mass Number (A) = Total number of protons + neutrons Number of Neutrons = A - Z Example: Oxygen-17 has Z…
Calculate the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in ₈O¹⁷
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For ₈O¹⁷: Step 1: Identify atomic number (Z) = 8 - Number of protons = 8 - Number of electrons = 8 (in neutral atom) Step 2: Identify mass number (A) = 17 Step 3: Calculate neutrons - Number of neu…
What are isotopes? Give an example of isotopes and explain why they have similar chemical properties.
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Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same atomic number but different mass numbers (different number of neutrons). Example: Isotopes of hydrogen: - Protium (¹₁H): 1 proton, 0 neutrons - De…
Describe Thomson's model of the atom (Plum Pudding Model). Why was it later rejected?
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Thomson's Model: - Atom consists of a large positively charged mass - Electrons are embedded throughout like plums in a pudding - Electrons can vibrate in this positive sphere Rejection: - Rutherford…
What was Rutherford's α-particle scattering experiment? What were the key observations?
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Rutherford's Experiment: - Fast-moving α-particles (He²⁺ ions) were directed at thin gold foil - A photographic plate detected particles after passing through Key Observations: 1. Most α-particles pa…
Why did Rutherford's nuclear model fail to explain atomic stability?
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According to Maxwell's Theory of Electromagnetic Radiation: - A charged particle undergoing acceleration continuously emits electromagnetic radiation - An orbiting electron is a charged particle unde…
Define electromagnetic radiation and list its characteristic parameters.
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Electromagnetic Radiation: Energy transmitted through space as oscillating electric and magnetic fields perpendicular to each other and to direction of propagation. Travels at speed of light (3.0 × 10…
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