Units 2 and 3 Vocab Review

Front

What is a quantum?

Back

A small amount of energy.

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How does the quantum mechanical model of the atom treat electrons?

Back

As waves with probabilistic locations.

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What is a particle of electromagnetic radiation with no mass that carries a quantum of energy?

Back

Photon.

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What is the term for the positively charged center of an atom?

Back

Nucleus.

Front

What includes x-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, microwaves, and gamma waves?

Back

Electromagnetic spectrum.

Front

What is the principle that describes the dual nature of light?

Back

Wave-particle duality.

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What is the term for the region around the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found?

Back

Electron cloud.

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral.

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What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative.