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Atom Structure and Quantum Theory Explained

Chapter 2 discusses the structure of the atom, detailing subatomic particles such as electrons, protons, and neutrons, along with their charges and masses. It covers various atomic models, including Thomson's, Rutherford's, and Bohr's models, and introduces concepts like electromagnetic radiation, quantum theory, and the photoelectric effect. Additionally, it explains quantum numbers and electron configuration rules, emphasizing principles like the Aufbau principle and Pauli exclusion principle.

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Atom Structure and Quantum Theory Explained

Chapter 2 discusses the structure of the atom, detailing subatomic particles such as electrons, protons, and neutrons, along with their charges and masses. It covers various atomic models, including Thomson's, Rutherford's, and Bohr's models, and introduces concepts like electromagnetic radiation, quantum theory, and the photoelectric effect. Additionally, it explains quantum numbers and electron configuration rules, emphasizing principles like the Aufbau principle and Pauli exclusion principle.

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Chapter 2: Structure of

Atom Subatomic Particles:


Electron (e⁻): -1 charge, mass = 9.1 × 10^-31 kg

Proton (p⁺): +1 charge, mass = 1.67 × 10^-27 kg

Neutron (n⁰): 0 charge, mass = 1.67 × 10^-27 kg

Atomic Models:
Thomson’s Model: Plum pudding model

Rutherford’s Model: Gold foil experiment; nucleus at center, electrons orbit

Limitation: Could not explain stability and line spectra

Bohr’s Atomic Model:

Electrons revolve in fixed energy levels

Energy is absorbed/emitted only during level jumps

Levels are labeled K, L, M... (n = 1, 2, 3...)

Electromagnetic Radiation:

Dual nature: wave and particle

Wavelength (λ), Frequency (ν), Speed of light (c = 3 × 10^8 m/s)

c = λν

Planck’s Quantum Theory:

Energy is quantized: E = hν (h = 6.626 × 10^-34 Js)

Photoelectric Effect:

Light ejects electrons from metal surface

Explained using quantum theory by Einstein

Spectrum:

Continuous Spectrum: Full range of wavelengths

Line Spectrum: Discrete lines of specific wavelengths

Hydrogen Spectrum: Lyman (UV), Balmer (Visible), Paschen, Brackett, Pfund (IR)

de Broglie’s Hypothesis:

Particles also behave like waves: λ = h/mv

Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle:


Exact position and momentum can't be known simultaneously: Δx·Δp ≥ h/4π

Quantum Numbers:

Principal (n): Energy level

Azimuthal (l): Shape of orbital (s, p, d, f)

Magnetic (m): Orientation of orbital

Spin (s): Direction of spin (+½, -½)

Electron Configuration Rules:

Aufbau Principle: Lowest energy orbitals filled first

Pauli Exclusion Principle: No two electrons have same quantum numbers

Hund’s Rule: Electrons occupy all orbitals singly before pairing

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