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Chemistry: Atomic Structure

Date: October 24, 2024


Instructor: Prof. Alice Turner
Course: CHEM102 - General Chemistry

Topic: Atomic Structure

Detailed Explanation:

1. Basic Atomic Model:


o Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. The protons and
neutrons form the nucleus, while electrons orbit the nucleus in shells or energy
levels.
2. Bohr Model:
o Proposed by Niels Bohr, it suggests that electrons orbit the nucleus in fixed
orbits with quantized energy levels.
o Example: An electron in the hydrogen atom absorbs energy and moves to a
higher orbit.
3. Quantum Mechanical Model:
o Describes electrons in terms of probabilities and wave functions, with orbitals
defining regions where electrons are likely to be found.
o This model replaced Bohr’s model for its ability to explain phenomena like
atomic spectra.
4. Periodic Table:
o Elements are arranged based on their atomic number. The properties of
elements repeat in a periodic fashion due to their electron configurations.

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