2.1 - The Ever-Evolving Atom: A Historical Perspective
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Practice Questions
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Who proposed the concept of 'atomos'?
💡 Hint: Think of ancient Greek philosophers.
What does Dalton's atomic theory state about atoms in reactions?
💡 Hint: Consider the conservation of mass.
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Who is credited with the first atomic theory?
💡 Hint: Think of the early 19th century.
True or False: Electrons were discovered before the nucleus.
💡 Hint: Consider the timeline of discoveries.
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Analyze how the shift from Dalton's model to Rutherford's model changed the course of atomic theory.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of internal structures on chemical behavior.
Evaluate the importance of quantized energy levels introduced by Bohr and how it impacted our understanding of electron behavior.
💡 Hint: Think about how energy absorption and emission relate to light and color.
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