Atomic Structure- Ch 4

Daltons Atomic Theory 1. All elements are composed of tiny indivisible particles called atoms. 2. Atoms of the same element are identical. The atoms of one element are different from the atoms of another element. 3. Atoms of different elements can physically mix together or can chemically combine in simple- whole number ratios to form compounds. 4. Chemical reactions occur when atoms are separated, joined or rearranged.

Modern Atomic Theory  All matter is composed of atoms  Atoms cannot be subdivided, created, or destroyed in ordinary chemical reactions. However, these changes CAN occur in nuclear reactions!  Atoms of an element have a characteristic average mass which is unique to that element.  Atoms of any one element differ in properties from atoms of another element  All matter is composed of atoms  Atoms cannot be subdivided, created, or destroyed in ordinary chemical reactions. However, these changes CAN occur in nuclear reactions!  Atoms of an element have a characteristic average mass which is unique to that element.  Atoms of any one element differ in properties from atoms of another element

The Discovery of an Electron J.J. Thompson used a cathode ray tube to deduce the presence of a negatively charged particle

So… what?  Cathode rays have identical properties regardless of the element used to produce them. All elements must contain identically charged electrons.  Atoms are neutral, so there must be positive particles in the atom to balance the negative charge of the electrons  Electrons have so little mass that atoms must contain other particles that account for most of the mass  Cathode rays have identical properties regardless of the element used to produce them. All elements must contain identically charged electrons.  Atoms are neutral, so there must be positive particles in the atom to balance the negative charge of the electrons  Electrons have so little mass that atoms must contain other particles that account for most of the mass

Thompson’s Atomic Model Thomson believed that the electrons were like plums embedded in a positively charged “pudding,” thus it was called the “plum pudding” model.

Rutherford’s Gold Foil Experiment  Alpha (  ) particles are helium nuclei  Particles were fired at a thin sheet of gold foil  Particle hits on the detecting screen (film) are recorded

What did he find?  Most of the particles passed right through  A few particles were deflected  VERY FEW were greatly deflected  The nucleus is small  The nucleus is dense  The nucleus is positively charged

Subatomic Particles

Atomic Number Atomic number (Z) Atomic number (Z) of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of each atom of that element.

Mass Number Mass number Mass number is the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an isotope. Mass # = p + + n Arsenic Phosphorus

IONS! Atoms or groups of atoms with a positive or negative charge. Atoms or groups of atoms with a positive or negative charge. Taking away an electron from an atom gives a CATION with a positive charge Taking away an electron from an atom gives a CATION with a positive charge Adding an electron to an atom gives an ANION with a negative charge. Adding an electron to an atom gives an ANION with a negative charge. To tell the difference between an atom and an ion, look to see if there is a charge in the superscript! Examples: Na + Ca +2 I - O -2 Na Ca I O Na Ca I O

Isotopes Isotopes are atoms of the same element having different masses due to varying numbers of neutrons.

Isotopes of Sodium

Average Atomic Masses Atomic mass Atomic mass is the average of all the naturally occurring isotopes of that element. Carbon =

Average Atomic Mass (% of isotope 1)(mass of one atom of isotope 1)+(% of isotope 2)(mass of isotope 2)+……….

Calculate atomic mass Because of the existence of isotopes, the mass of a collection of atoms has an average value. Because of the existence of isotopes, the mass of a collection of atoms has an average value. 6 Li = 7.5% abundant and 7 Li = 92.5% 6 Li = 7.5% abundant and 7 Li = 92.5% Avg. Atomic mass of Li = ______________ Avg. Atomic mass of Li = ______________ 28 Si = 92.23%, 29 Si = 4.67%, 30 Si = 3.10% 28 Si = 92.23%, 29 Si = 4.67%, 30 Si = 3.10% Avg. Atomic mass of Si = ______________ Avg. Atomic mass of Si = ______________

Summary Number of Protons = Atomic Number Number of Electrons = Number of Protons = Atomic Number (unless it’s an ion!) Number of Neutrons = Mass Number - Atomic Number Round average atomic mass to get the mass number