scientists Flashcards

1
Q

Discovered the atom is predominantly empty space with a
positively charged nucleus by shooting alpha particles off metal foils

A

rutherford

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2
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Is known for doing experiments that showed evidence that there were different atoms of different weights and atoms could combine in simple ratios by weight

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Dalton

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3
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Explained that protons and neutrons are made of smaller particles called quarks

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Gell Man

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4
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Is known for discovering that electrons are different distances from the nucleus in energy levels with different amounts of energy

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Bohr

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5
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Worked with cathode ray tubes and discovered the electron;
determined the charge to mass ratio of electrons

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thompson

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6
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Greek philosopher that hypothesized matter was made of tiny indivisible bodies

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Democritus

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7
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identified that the nucleus contains a neutron

A

chadwick

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8
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Used wave mechanics to describe probability of finding the location of electrons in orbitals rather than precise orbits

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scrodinger

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9
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Used the oil drop experiment and his colleague’s charge to mass ratio to determine and prove the actual charge and mass of the electron

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millilkan

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10
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earth fire water air

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aristotle

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