Quantum Model of the Atom

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture notes on the quantum model of the atom, including light's properties, quantum mechanics, and electron configuration.

Light, a form of electromagnetic radiation (EM), has characteristics of both __________ and __________.

waves and particles.

Wavelength (λ) is usually measured in __________ or __________.

meters or nanometers.

The frequency (ν) of a wave is measured in __________.

Hertz (Hz).

The equation for the velocity of light is __________ = __________.

c = λν.

The electromagnetic spectrum includes __________, __________, and __________.

radio waves, microwaves, and infrared light.

A quantum is the minimum quantity of __________ that can be lost or gained by an atom.

energy.

Planck's constant (h) is valued at __________.

6.626 x 10^{-34} J•s.

__________ refers to the emission of electrons from a metal when light shines on it.

Photoelectric effect.

According to Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, it is impossible to determine both __________ and __________ of an electron simultaneously.

position and velocity.

The wave properties of matter were suggested by __________.

Louis de Broglie.

The principle quantum number (n) indicates the __________ occupied by the electron.

main energy level.

The angular momentum quantum number (l) indicates the __________ of the orbital.

shape.

Electron configurations for monatomic ions are written based on the atomic number plus the __________ for negative ions.

charge.

When electrons occupy orbitals of equal energy, one electron enters each orbital until all orbitals contain one electron with __________ spins before adding a second electron to the orbital.

parallel.