a theory that states that all matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms
Atomic theory
Atoms of the same element, but with different numbers of neutrons.
What is an isotope?
# of p subleves
What is 3
The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom
What is mass number
Maxmium number of electrons that c an be found in the d sublevels
What is 10
A method for representing an atom's valence electrons using dots around the element symbol.
Lewis dot structure
positive ion
cation
negative ion
anion
1s2 2s2 3p6 4s2
What is the electron configuration of calcium
Thompsons model-the atom is made up of negative particles equally mixed in a sphere of positive materials. is sometimes referred to as
Raisin Bun Model
These particles have a relative mass of 1.
What are protons and neutrons?
Charge of an atoms that has gained 3 electrons
What is -3
[Xe] 6s2 4f14 5d9
What is the electron configuration of Gold
Gold foil experiment, discovered nucleus
Rutherford
Charge of an atom that has 2 more neutrons than proton
What is neutral
Each orbital position can only hold 2 electrons and they must spin in opposite directions.
What is the Pauli Exclusion Principle