Chem Chapter 3 & Nomeclature Flashcards
What are elements composed of according to Dalton’s Atomic Theory?
Tiny, indivisible, indestructible particles called atoms*
This concept emphasizes the fundamental nature of atoms in forming elements.
How do atoms of a given element compare to each other?
They are identical (same size, mass, and chemical properties)*
This principle suggests uniformity among atoms of the same element.
How do atoms of one element differ from atoms of another element?
Atoms of one element are different from atoms of all other elements*
This underscores the distinct nature of different elements.
What are compounds composed of according to Dalton’s Atomic Theory?
Atoms of more than one element*
Compounds consist of different types of atoms bonded together.
In any given compound, what is true about the types of atoms present?
The same types of atoms are always present in the same relative numbers*
This indicates a fixed ratio of atoms in a specific compound.
What can atoms do in terms of forming compounds?
Combine in more than one ratio to form different compounds*
This highlights the versatility of atomic combinations in chemistry.
True or False: Dalton’s first two proposals were later shown to be incorrect.
True*
Subsequent scientific advancements revealed limitations in Dalton’s initial theories.
What does the law of definite composition state?
Different samples of a given compound always contain the same elements in the same mass ratio.
Proposed by Dalton.
What is an example of the law of definite composition?
Water (H2O) always contains hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 mass ratio.
Regardless of the source, the ratio remains constant.
What does the law of multiple proportions state?
Different compounds made up of the same elements differ in the number of each kind of atom.
Proposed by Dalton.
Give an example of the law of multiple proportions.
Carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) contain carbon and oxygen in different ratios: 1:1 and 1:2, respectively.
This illustrates how the same elements can combine in different ways.
What model of the atom did JJ Thomson propose in 1903?
Plum-pudding or raisin pudding model
This model suggested that atoms are divisible, containing electrons and protons.
What significant discovery did JJ Thomson make regarding atoms?
Identified the electron and the proton
This discovery proved the divisibility of atoms.
What experiment did JJ Thomson conduct to support his atomic model?
Cathode Ray Experiment
This experiment was crucial in the identification of the electron.
What is the name of the model proposed by Ernest Rutherford?
Rutherford’s model of the atom
This model introduced the concept of a nucleus at the center of the atom.
What are the three types of radioactivity?
- Alpha (α) rays (positively charged)
- Beta (β) rays (negative charges)
- Gamma (γ) rays (no charge)
These types of radiation were identified as part of Rutherford’s research.
What was the purpose of the Alpha Particle Scattering Experiment conducted in 1906?
To study the angles at which alpha particles were deflected by gold foil
This experiment was crucial in developing Rutherford’s atomic model.
What did Rutherford’s data from the gold foil experiment reveal?
It was inconsistent with the plum pudding model of the atom
This inconsistency led to the development of a new atomic model.
In what year did Rutherford discover protons?
1919
This discovery was a significant advancement in atomic theory.
What did Rutherford discover about the structure of the atom?
There is a positively charged nucleus inside an atom
This finding was a key element of his atomic model.
Who discovered the neutron?
James Chadwick in 1932
Chadwick’s discovery was a significant advancement in understanding atomic structure.
What is the charge of an electron?
-1
The negative charge of an electron is fundamental to its interactions with protons.
What is the charge of a proton?
+1
The positive charge of a proton is crucial for forming atomic nuclei.
What is the charge of a neutron?
0
Neutrons are neutral particles and play a key role in stabilizing atomic nuclei.