Chemistry 1 - Chapter 4 Vocabulary

Question 1

Study of structure and behavior of the atom and subatomic particles.

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Quantum Theory

Question 2

The # of cycles or vibrations per unit of time; the # of waves produced in a given amt of time.

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Frequency

Question 3

A state in which an atom has more energy than it does at its ground state.

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Excited State

Question 4

The arrangement of electrons in an atom.

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Electron Configuration

Question 5

Know the definition for Aufbau Principle... too long to fit in under 95 characters.

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Yes sir/ma'am!, I will study my heart out for it!, I love principles!

Question 6

The quantum number that describes the intrinsic angular momentum of a particle.

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Spin Quantum Number

Question 7

Emission of -'s from a material when light of certain frequencies shines on the surface of mat.

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Photoelectric Effect

Question 8

Determines both position and velocity of an - or any other particle is impossible.

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Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

Question 9

A region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons.

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Orbital

Question 10

Know the definition for Hund's Rule... again, I need more than 95 characters!

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I love principles!, Yes! Hund's Rule!!!, Hund is the best!

Question 11

The basic unit of electromagnetic energy; characterizes the wave properties of electrons.

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Quantum

Question 12

States that 2 particles of a certain class cannot be in exactly the same energy state.

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Pauli exclusion Principle

Question 13

Graph that indicates the degree of a substance emits radiant energy with respect to wavelength.

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Line-Emission Spectrum

Question 14

A number that specifies certain properties of electrons.

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Quantum Number, Quantum #, Quantum #, Quantum Number

Question 15

The uninterrupted broad band of all colors emitted by incandescent solids.

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Continuous Spectrum

Question 16

Associated w/ an electric & magnetic field; travels at the speed of light.

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Electromagnetic Radiation

Question 17

One of the elements of Group 18 of the periodic table; unreactive.

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Noble Gas

Question 18

An outer main energy level fully occupied, in most cases, by eight electrons.

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Noble-Gas Configuration

Question 19

The lowest energy state of a quantized system.

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Ground State

Question 20

All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

Question 21

Quantum # that corresponds to the alignment of angular momentum component with magnetic field.

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Magnetic Quantum Number

Question 22

The quantum number that indicates the shape of an orbital.

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Angular Momentum Quantum Number

Question 23

A unit or quantum of light; a particle of electromagnetic radiation that has 0 rest mass.

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Photon

Question 24

The distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next wave.

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Wavelength

Question 25

The quantum number that indicates the energy and orbital of an electron in an atom.

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Principal Quantum Number, Principle Quantum Number

Chemistry 1 - Chapter 4 Vocabulary

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Chemistry 1 - Chapter 4 Vocabulary

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