Atomic Theory and Atomic Structure Flashcard

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Who developed the planetary model of the atom?

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Niels Bohr

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What does the number 6 represent in the context of an element?

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Atomic number

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What is the correct symbol for a Bromine ion that gains 1 electron?

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Br^-1

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List the order of scientists related to atomic theory from earliest to most recent: Democritus, John Dalton, JJ Thomson, Ernest Rutherford.

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Democritus, John Dalton, JJ Thomson, Ernest Rutherford.

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How many protons does Argon have?

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18 protons

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What is the atomic mass of an element?

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The weighted average mass of an element's isotopes, measured in atomic mass units (amu).

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Define atomic number.

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What is the charge of a Bromine ion that gains one electron?

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-1

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Who proposed the first modern atomic theory?

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John Dalton

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What is the significance of JJ Thomson's cathode ray experiment?

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It led to the discovery of the electron.