Atomic Models Through Time Democritus Theorized that if

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Atomic Models Through Time

Atomic Models Through Time

Democritus • Theorized that if you were to cut something in half, then cut

Democritus • Theorized that if you were to cut something in half, then cut it in half again and again… • Eventually you would be left with something too small to be cut. • Therefore, Democritus gave us “atomos, ” or “uncuttable, ” to be the word for the smallest individual particle of a substance.

John Dalton • Dalton’s Atomic Theory ~ 1808 – All matter is composed of

John Dalton • Dalton’s Atomic Theory ~ 1808 – All matter is composed of atoms. – Atoms of each element are the same size, mass, etc. , but are different from atoms of other elements. – Atoms can’t be subdivided (cut) or destroyed. • Envisioned atoms as “tiny, solid balls”

Cathode Ray Tube • If you run electricity through a gas filled tube, –

Cathode Ray Tube • If you run electricity through a gas filled tube, – you see streams of particles • How do we know they are particles? – A cross left a shadow (something must be traveling in a straight line), could be light… – but J. J. Thomson put a magnet next to it and bent the beam. • Light is not magnetic! • Beam had a negative charge Video

J. J. Thomson • Thomson’s Atomic Theory ~ 1897 – Discovered negatively charged electrons.

J. J. Thomson • Thomson’s Atomic Theory ~ 1897 – Discovered negatively charged electrons. – Envisioned atoms as a “positively charged sphere with electrons embedded in it. ” • “Muffin” Model – Positively charged bread – Negatively charged “blueberries” around (electrons) floating

Hantaro Nagaoka • Nagaoka’s Atomic Theory~ 1904 – Proposed a nucleus – Electrons orbiting

Hantaro Nagaoka • Nagaoka’s Atomic Theory~ 1904 – Proposed a nucleus – Electrons orbiting a positively charged sphere in the center. • “Planetary” Model – Electrons = planets – Positive Center Sphere = Sun

Alpha Particle Cannon • Ernest Rutherford shot fast moving positively charged alpha particles at

Alpha Particle Cannon • Ernest Rutherford shot fast moving positively charged alpha particles at thin gold foil… – If Thomson’s model was correct, the alpha particles would pass right through the foil. Video – Instead, some deflected back at large angles!

Alpha Particle Cannon • Conclusions: – Thomson’s model was inaccurate – A new model

Alpha Particle Cannon • Conclusions: – Thomson’s model was inaccurate – A new model must be created 1. The atom is mostly empty space 2. There is a dense, positively charged nucleus in the center

Ernest Rutherford • Rutherford’s Atomic Theory ~ 1911 – The atom is composed of

Ernest Rutherford • Rutherford’s Atomic Theory ~ 1911 – The atom is composed of mostly empty space. – Small, dense, positively charged nucleus containing almost all of the atom’s mass. • “Peach” Model – Peach Pit = Nucleus – Meat = Empty space with electrons randomly orbiting nucleus.

Refining Atomic Theory in the Early 1900’s • Masses of protons are measured. –

Refining Atomic Theory in the Early 1900’s • Masses of protons are measured. – Protons are 2000 times more massive than electrons. • Charge of protons is determined to be positive. – Protons provide equal & opposite charge to electrons.

Niels Bohr • Bohr’s Atomic Theory ~ 1913 – Electrons do not “randomly” orbit

Niels Bohr • Bohr’s Atomic Theory ~ 1913 – Electrons do not “randomly” orbit the nucleus. – Electrons move in specific “layers” or “energy levels” / “shells”. – Atoms absorb, or give off energy when electrons move from one “level” to another. • Bohr’s Model – “onion” model • Electrons move on layers of an onion.

Valence Electrons • Valence electrons are the electrons located furthest from the nucleus –

Valence Electrons • Valence electrons are the electrons located furthest from the nucleus – They are a determining factor in chemical bonding. – If you visualize the atom like Bohr (an onion), the valence electrons are the electrons located on the outer layer.

New Problem • As scientists find the masses of atoms, they always have about

New Problem • As scientists find the masses of atoms, they always have about twice the mass predicted by the number of protons – Remember, the mass of electrons is so small it is insignificant • So, there must be something else in the atom…

James Chadwick • Contribution to Modern Model ~ 1932 • Discovered the neutron –

James Chadwick • Contribution to Modern Model ~ 1932 • Discovered the neutron – Same mass as proton – No electrical charge • This is why it was not “discovered” earlier • Existence of neutron explained why atoms were heavier than the total mass of the protons and electrons.

Modern Model • Electron Cloud Model ~ 1920’s to present – Electrons form a

Modern Model • Electron Cloud Model ~ 1920’s to present – Electrons form a negatively charged cloud around the nucleus. – It is impossible to determine exactly where an electron is at any given time. (probability instead) – Higher probability of electrons near nucleus.