Atomic Structure and History - Test 4 Flashcards
What is an example of a cathode ray tube?
Television
Who discovered electrons?
Thomson
What does the word “atom” mean in Greek?
Indivisible
Who was the first person to come up with the theory of atoms?
Democritus
What is a common use for microwaves?
Cooking food
Who proposed the plum pudding model?
Joseph Thomson
What animal can see infrared light?
Snakes
What is the section of the electromagnetic spectrum that humans see?
Visible light
What are the waves on the electromagnetic spectrum?
Radio waves Radar waves Microwaves Infrared waves Violet light waves UV waves X-rays Gamma rays
What is the most dangerous electromagnetic wave?
Gamma rays
What is the positively charged electrode on a cathode ray tube called?
Anode
What is today’s model of an atom called?
Quantum mechanical model
What were the scientist who studied electron interested in?
electricity
In the quantum mechanical model what is true about the electrons?
They can be found inside the atomic orbitals - - but the specific location cannot be found
Be able to label a wave
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Be able to draw a p and an s orbital
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Be able to draw the plum pudding model of an atom (label the + and - charges)
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What was the purpose of the flame lab?
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Where do UV rays come from - - how do thy harm us?
From the sun - - they changes our DNA
How do microwaves cook food?
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