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Which of the following has the electron configuration of ?
Explanation
The task is to find the atom or ion with its first three energy levels completely filled. Argon is not an answer choice, which means that it must be one of the ions with an atomic number close to argon's atomic number. Recalling that a positive charge means electrons were lost from the outermost shell and that a negative charge means electrons were gained in the outermost shell, the only answer that works is .
Which of the following variables identifies the sublevel that has three orbitals?
Explanation
The sublevel contains three orbitals, whereas the other levels listed contain different numbers of orbitals. The
level has one orbital; the
level has five; the
level has seven; and there is no
sublevel.
What is the de Broglie wavelength (in meters) of a person walking? Assume a person walks at 4 mph and has a mass of 80 kg.
2.6e-36
4.6e-36
5.8e-34
3.6e-34
6.8e-38
Explanation
de Broglie suggested that all matter has both wave-like and particle-like properties. His
equation states that λ= h/mv , where λ is the wavelength, m is mass, h is Planck’s constant,
and v is velocity. 4 mph is 1.8 m s−1 and Planck’s constant is 6.626e-34 kg m2 s−1 , giving
us a wavelength (λ) 4.6e-36 m ! A very small wavelength, indeed.
Ernest Rutherford's famous gold foil experiment demonstrated which of the following principles?
Each atom contains a small, dense, positively charged nucleus
Neutral atoms contain an equal number of protons and electrons
Atoms have an even distribution of positive charge and scattered negative charge
Atoms contain a small dense nucleus with an equal number of protons and neutrons
Explanation
Rutherfords experiment focused a beam of alpha particles on a piece of gold foil. The result showed that most of the alpha particles passed through the foil, while a small fraction of particles were significantly deflected. This suggested the presence of a small, dense, positively charged nucleus. Most of the alpha particles passed through the electron clouds of the gold atoms, without impacting the nuclei, while those that did impact the nuclei were deflected by the positive charge of the nucleus.
Rutherford's experiment does not give us any concrete information about neutrons, nor does it allow us to assume that the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus are equal.
What is the de Broglie wavelength (in meters) of a person walking? Assume a person walks at 4 mph and has a mass of 80 kg.
2.6e-36
4.6e-36
5.8e-34
3.6e-34
6.8e-38
Explanation
de Broglie suggested that all matter has both wave-like and particle-like properties. His
equation states that λ= h/mv , where λ is the wavelength, m is mass, h is Planck’s constant,
and v is velocity. 4 mph is 1.8 m s−1 and Planck’s constant is 6.626e-34 kg m2 s−1 , giving
us a wavelength (λ) 4.6e-36 m ! A very small wavelength, indeed.
Ernest Rutherford's famous gold foil experiment demonstrated which of the following principles?
Each atom contains a small, dense, positively charged nucleus
Neutral atoms contain an equal number of protons and electrons
Atoms have an even distribution of positive charge and scattered negative charge
Atoms contain a small dense nucleus with an equal number of protons and neutrons
Explanation
Rutherfords experiment focused a beam of alpha particles on a piece of gold foil. The result showed that most of the alpha particles passed through the foil, while a small fraction of particles were significantly deflected. This suggested the presence of a small, dense, positively charged nucleus. Most of the alpha particles passed through the electron clouds of the gold atoms, without impacting the nuclei, while those that did impact the nuclei were deflected by the positive charge of the nucleus.
Rutherford's experiment does not give us any concrete information about neutrons, nor does it allow us to assume that the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus are equal.
Which scientist conducted an experiment studying the structure of the atom by firing alpha particles at a thin gold foil?
Ernest Rutherford
J.J. Thomson
Niels Bohr
Max Planck
Explanation
Ernest Rutherford made great advances in current understanding of atomic structure through his gold foil experiment. When firing positively-charged alpha particles at a thin film of gold atoms, most particles were found to pass straight through the film with little to no deflection, indicating that atoms were mostly composed of empty space. A few particles were deflected at large angles, indicating direct collisions with the positively charged nuclei of the atoms.
Which scientist conducted an experiment studying the structure of the atom by firing alpha particles at a thin gold foil?
Ernest Rutherford
J.J. Thomson
Niels Bohr
Max Planck
Explanation
Ernest Rutherford made great advances in current understanding of atomic structure through his gold foil experiment. When firing positively-charged alpha particles at a thin film of gold atoms, most particles were found to pass straight through the film with little to no deflection, indicating that atoms were mostly composed of empty space. A few particles were deflected at large angles, indicating direct collisions with the positively charged nuclei of the atoms.
From Robert Millikan's oil drop experiment, the charge of the electron was observed to be . Suppose that one of the oil drops has a charge of
. How many electrons does this oil drop contain?
Explanation
To find the number of electrons this oil drop contains, divide the observed charge by the charge of a single electron.
This oil drop contains electrons.
From Robert Millikan's oil drop experiment, the charge of the electron was observed to be . Suppose that one of the oil drops has a charge of
. How many electrons does this oil drop contain?
Explanation
To find the number of electrons this oil drop contains, divide the observed charge by the charge of a single electron.
This oil drop contains electrons.