Mass Number/Atomic Mas
The total number of protons and neutrons in a nucleus
Highest Part of a Wave
Crest
Speed of Light Equation (C)
3.00 x 10^8 m/s
What are the four sublevels?
S, P, D, and F
Groups
Vertical columns on the periodic table
How to find the number of neutrons on an element
Mass number - Atomic number
Lowest Part of a Wave
Trough
What is V in wavelength equations?
Frequency
How many ORBITALS in each sublevel?
S - 1
P - 3
D - 5
F - 7
Periods
Horizontal rows on the periodic table
Radioactive Decay Equation
4/2 H
Height of a Wave
Amplitude
How to find Lambda
Lambda = C/V
How many ELECTRONS in each sublevel?
S - 2, P - 6, D - 10, F - 14
Where are metals located?
To the left of the staircase on the periodic table
Beta Decay Equation
0/-1 E
Length of a Wave
Wavelength
How to find Speed of Light (C)
C = Lambda x V
Hund's Rule
Electrons must take up as much space as possible but must space out if space is available
Where are non metals located?
RIGHT of staircase
Gamma Radiation Equation
0/0 Y
Plank's Constant Equation (H)
6.626 x 10^-34 Js
How to find Energy (E)
E = (H x C/Lambda)
Pauli Exclusionary Principle
An orbital can hold two electrons of opposite spin states only
Transition metals location
Groups 3-12