Atomic Theory Review

Front

How many electrons can be contained in a 1s orbital?

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2

Front

What happens to the energy of orbitals as the principal quantum number (n) increases?

Back

Orbitals' energy increases.

Front

Who proposed that light has a dual nature and can be thought of as a beam of photons?

Back

Einstein

Front

What is the charge of a nitrogen atom that has 10 electrons?

Back

-3 (3-)

Front

Who composed a six-part atomic theory based on the ideas of Democritus?

Back

Dalton

Front

What is the principal quantum number (n) in atomic theory?

Back

It indicates the main energy level of an electron in an atom.

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons in a p orbital?

Back

6

Front

What is the shape of an s orbital?

Back

Spherical.

Front

What is the shape of a p orbital?

Back

Dumbbell-shaped.

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What is the significance of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle in quantum mechanics?

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It states that the position and momentum of a particle cannot both be precisely determined at the same time.