Unit 1: Quantum Theory

Question 1

Quantization

Answer 1

the idea that energy exists in fixed amounts, discreet specific values

Question 2

Wave character – de Broglie

Answer 2

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Question 3

Quantum mechanics

Answer 3

the treatment of matter according to wave-like mechanics.

Question 4

Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

Answer 4

there is a limitation to our knowledge of both a particle’s momentum and location at the same time.

Question 5

Quantum Mechanics

Answer 5

Atoms have discreet energy states ●Energy changes by absorption/emission ●Allowed states described mathematically

Question 6

Quantum Mechanics Schrödinger Equation

Answer 6

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Question 7

Quantum Mechanics

Answer 7

Electron states discussed as probability distribution Wave function: only certain waves in a given space

Question 8

Atomic Orbital

Answer 8

Orbital - Allowed wave, specific energy Atomic orbital – a wave function which is a solution to the Schrödinger equation.

Question 9

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Answer 9

Schrödinger equation produces quantum numbers ●Quantum numbers – solutions to the Schrödinger equation which describe electrons in an atom.