Atomic Theory -a scientific theory of the nature of matter, which states that matter is composed of discrete units called atoms.
Democritus -influential pre-Socratic philosopher -formulated an atomic theory -400 B.C.
John Dalton 1803 Solid Ball +
JJ Thomson Plum pudding 1897 Discovered Electrons Plum Pudding Model Aka Muffin Model Arroz con Leche Model Discovered Electrons
Neils Bohr Electron 1913 Proton Neutron Nucleus
Ernest Rutherford 1909 Planetary Model Discovered Protons
Louis de Broglie & Erwin Schrodinger Electron Cloud Model 1926
1927 Solvay Conference
Atomic Structure Notes
Element -substances that are the building blocks of all matter -made up of one kind of atom -Ex. Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Atom -smallest particle of an element that maintains the properties of that element -Consists of Nucleus- center of the atom and makes up the mass of the atom Electron Cloud -the negatively charged space that surrounds the atomic nucleus Subatomic Particles are found here
Subatomic Particles -a particle smaller than an atom 3 main Subatomic Particles Protons Neutrons 3. Electrons
Protons (+) particles found in the NUCLEUS of an atom. have a POSITIVE charge
Neutrons Particles found in the NUCLEUS of an atom. Have a NEUTRAL charge (no charge)
Electrons (e-) Particles found in the ELECTRON CLOUD (orbiting the nucleus) Have a NEGATIVE charge
Atomic Mass average mass of one atom of an element (mostly from PARTICLES IN THE NUCLEUS) Measured in AMU’s –Atomic Mass Unit Protons plus neutrons in nucleus Calculate number of neutrons by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass AM-P=N
Sizes of Subatomic Particles Protons Neutrons Electrons .0005 AMU So small some scientists also consider the mass 0 (Zero) 1 AMU 1 AMU
parts of an atom. Electron Cloud Nucleus Nucleus makes up 99.99% of atomic mass
Atomic Number -reflects the # of protons in the nucleus and electrons in the electron cloud of a balanced atom of that element. ATOMIC NUMBER = # OF PROTONS & ELECTRONS
Atomic Number
Atomic Mass -the sum of the protons and the average number of neutrons
Atomic Mass
# of Neutrons Atomic Mass (rounded to nearest whole number) minus # of protons - AM p+ = N
AM-P=N Example Using the formula above, solve for the correct number of neutrons for the following Elements and show your work (Use periodic tables in your agenda): Al (Aluminum) Sulfur (S) Titanium (Ti) Thalium (Tl) Hydrogen (H)
Atomic Symbol
Putting it all together Atomic Number Element Symbol Atomic Mass
Electron Orbitals aka Electron Shells aka Energy Levels -the location and the path around the nucleus where an electron can be found -the amount of energy carried by an electron in an atom
Energy Level Maximum # of Electron’s each level can hold Nucleus 2 e-
Nucleus
Valence Shell -the outermost shell of an atom in its uncombined state -all atoms want their valence shells filled.
Valence Electron electrons located in the valence shell # of valence e- will determine the reactivity of the atom. The more Valence e’s the more stable and HAPPY (Noble Gases) The less valence e’s the more reactive and EXPLOSIVE or UNHAPPY (Alkali Earth Metals)