Structure Of Atoms Flashcards
Define electromagnetic radiation?
Energy that can travel through space with wave and particle like properties
What are valence electrons?
Electrons of the highest level
Explain the movement of an electron?
Electrons move in a randomly fashion
Where does light comes from an atom?
Light comes from photon emission
What are orbitals ?
A 3D container around the nucleus
Explain how electromagnetic radiation tells us how electrons move?
The more energy an electron has the more unpredictable it’s movement becomes
What is the Heisenberg uncertainty principle?
The more energy an electron has the further away it is from the nucleus
What does the noble gasses tell us about an atom’s electron configuration?
A noble gas is used to appreciate the electron configuration of an atom
