Chapter Four - Atomic Structure

Chapter Four-Atomic Structure

4.1 Defining the Atom

What are the key conclusions from Dalton's Atomic theory?

How does Dalton's idea of the atom differ from the very earliest thoughts about the atom?

4.2 Structure of the Nuclear Atom

What are the three subatomic particles important to chemists?

What experiment did Rutherford perform and how did that change the atomic model?

4.3 Distinguishing Among Atoms

What is an isotope?

How is atomic mass calculated?

Know all terms found on page 121

Resources

GPB Development of the Atomic Theory

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