Chemistry Topic 6 - Bohr's Model of the Atom

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What is Bohr's Model of the Atom?

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A model that describes the atom as having quantized energy levels where electrons orbit the nucleus in defined paths.

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What happens when an electron falls from a higher energy level to a lower one in the Bohr model?

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A photon of light is emitted, corresponding to the energy difference between the two levels.

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What color of light is emitted when an excited electron in the hydrogen atom falls from n = 4 to n = 2?

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Green.

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What is the purpose of a flame test in chemistry?

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To identify the presence of specific metal ions based on the color of light emitted.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of waves?

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Density.

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What symbol is used to represent wavelength in wave characteristics?

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λ (lambda).

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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They are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

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What is quantization in the context of atomic energy levels?

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The concept that electrons can only exist in specific energy levels, not in between.

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What is the significance of the hydrogen spectrum in understanding atomic structure?

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It provides evidence for quantized energy levels and the transitions of electrons.

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What is the formula for calculating the energy of a photon?

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E = hν, where E is energy, h is Planck's constant, and ν is frequency.