Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
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Kinetic energy?
A
Energy that results from motion.
2
Q
Principal quantum number (n)?
A
Designates the size of the orbital. (Refer to quantum number diagram)
3
Q
Angular momentum quantum number (l)?
A
Describes the shape of the atomic orbital. (Refer to quantum number diagram)
4
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Magnetic quantum number (Ml)
A
Describes the orientation of the orbital in space. (Refer to quantum number diagram)
5
Q
Potential energy?
A
Energy possessed by an object due to its position.
6
Q
Chemical energy?
A
Energy stored in the structure of a compound.
7
Q
Electrostatic energy?
A
Energy resulting from the interaction of charged particles.
8
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Thermal energy?
A
Energy associated with the random motion of atoms and molecules.
