Exploring Light Waves and Atomic Spectra in Physics
Learn about light waves, line spectra, electron distribution, spin, and orbital energies in atomic physics. Understand the properties and behavior of electrons in atoms.
Exploring Light Waves and Atomic Spectra in Physics
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Wave Properties • A wave is defined as a continuously repeating change or oscillation in matteror in a physical fieldby which energy is transmitted. • It is characterised by • its wavelength – • its frequency • its amplitude
Bohr Orbits According to the Bohr Theory, the electron in a hydrogen atom can only be found in one of these orbits. Each orbit has a specific energy value.
Electron Density Distribution Dot density represents electron density. Regions of high electron density represent a high probability of finding the electron in that region
Electron Spin If a charged particle spins it will create a tiny magnetic field. This is what electrons do. Thisspin creates a split in atomic spectra of atoms. In 1924, it was proved that electrons do spin. It was observed that there is a 50-50 distribution of spin, i.e. 50% of electrons spin in a clockwise manner, and the other 50% in an anticlockwise manner.
Orbital Energies Single-electron atoms Many-electron atoms
The Aufbau Principle Using this diagram, we can distribute electrons among orbitals in an atom. Remember that there might be exceptions in rare instances.