CT4 Flashcards
What does the Electromagnetic Spectrum range to?
Radio waves to gama rays
What happens to the frequency when the wavelength is increased?
the frequency decreases (gets smaller)
Do radio waves cause significant harm?
NO
What are radio waves used for?
Communication by radios and televisions
What are gamma rays constantly used for?
Targeting and destroying cancer cells.
What is the distance between the nucleus and the first electron in an atom?
Massive, lots of space
What is the charge of the nucleus
positive
Who and when created the first atomic model?
Dalton, 1803
Who and when created the second atomic model?
Thomson, 1904
What idea did Thomson come up with?
Plum pudding model
Who was the third person to create the atomic model?
Rutherford
Who was the fourth person to create the atomic model?
Bohr
Who was the fifth person to create the atomic model?
Schrodinger
Who was the sixth person to create the atomic model?
Quantum
What does inert mean?
Stable and unreactive under specified conditions