Nuclear Model of the Atom
Quiz: Fullscreen Mode Other note source ⚛️ NUCLEAR MODEL OF THE ATOM 19.1 THE ATOM What is an Atom? ATOM = The smallest unit of a chemical element Structure of Atom ATOM = NUCLEUS + ELECTRONS Part Charge Location Mass Nucleus Positive (+) Center Almost all mass Electrons Negative (−) Orbit around nucleus Very small KEY FACT: Most of atom is EMPTY SPACE! Formation of IONS Neutral Atom: Number of Protons = Number of Electrons LOSE electrons → POSITIVE ION (+) GAIN electrons → NEGATIVE ION (−) Example: - Atom with 11 protons & 11 electrons = neutral - Loses 1 electron → 11 protons & 10 electrons = positive ion (+1) - Gains 1 electron → 11 protons & 12 electrons = negative ion (−1) Gold Foil Experiment (1911) Scientists: Geiger, Marsden, Rutherford Method: Shot alpha (α) particles at thin gold foil Results: Observation Conclusion Most α...