Section 4-1 Continued
Ground State – the lowest energy state of an atom Excited State – a state in which an atom has a higher energy than in its ground state. When an excited atom returns to its ground state, it gives off the energy it gained in the form of electromagnetic radiation.
Line-Emission Spectrum – a series of specific wavelengths (colors) of emitted light created when the visible portion of light from excited atoms is released.
Continuous Spectrum The continuous range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. (Shows all colors of light).
Bohr’s Model of the Atom His model states that electrons can only circle the nucleus in allowed paths or orbits. Energy of an electron is higher when it is further away from the nucleus.
Section 4-2 The Quantum Model of the Atom Electrons have wavelike properties as well as particle properties.
Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle States that it is impossible to determine both the position and velocity of an electron. An orbital is a 3D region around the nucleus that shows the region where the electron is probably located.