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What happens to the size of atoms as you move across the periodic table and why?

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Atoms tend to get smaller because they have more protons, which increases the positive charge in the nucleus and pulls the electrons closer.

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Who is credited with the discovery of electrons?

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J.J. Thompson is credited with the discovery of electrons.

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What trend occurs in atomic size as you move down the periodic table and what causes it?

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Atoms get bigger as you move down the periodic table because they have more energy levels.

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation carries the greatest amount of energy?

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Gamma rays carry the greatest amount of energy.

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Who proposed that electrons travel in fixed orbits around the nucleus?

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Niels Bohr proposed that electrons travel in fixed orbits.

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What is the relationship between the number of protons and the atomic size across a period?

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As the number of protons increases across a period, the atomic size decreases due to increased nuclear charge.

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What is the significance of energy levels in atomic structure?

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Energy levels determine the distance of electrons from the nucleus and influence the size of the atom.

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How do gamma rays compare to other forms of electromagnetic radiation in terms of energy?

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Gamma rays have higher energy than other forms of electromagnetic radiation, such as X-rays, ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, and radio waves.

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What model of the atom did J.J. Thompson propose?

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J.J. Thompson proposed the 'plum pudding' model of the atom, where electrons are embedded in a positively charged 'soup'.

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What is the main idea behind Bohr's model of the atom?

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Bohr's model suggests that electrons occupy fixed orbits around the nucleus, with specific energy levels.