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Historical Development of Atomic Models
- Dalton's atomic theory (1803): Matter consists of indivisible atoms
- Thomson's model (1898): 'Plum pudding' model with electrons embedded in positive sphere
- Rutherford's nuclear model (1911): Dense nucleus with electrons orbiting around it
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Bohr's Atomic Model and Hydrogen Spectrum
- Electrons revolve in fixed circular orbits without losing energy
- Angular momentum is quantized: mvr = nh/2π
- Energy is emitted/absorbed only when electron jumps between orbits
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Wave-Particle Duality and de Broglie Equation
- Light exhibits dual nature: wave (diffraction, interference) and particle (photoelectric effect)
- Matter also has dual nature as proposed by de Broglie
- de Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to momentum
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Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration
- Four quantum numbers completely describe an electron in atom
- Principal quantum number (n): shell, energy level, distance from nucleus
- Azimuthal quantum number (ℓ): subshell, shape of orbital, angular momentum
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Key Concepts
Proposed that matter consists of indivisibleThree fundamental particlesBased on αElectromagnetic waves characterized by wavelength (λ)Key postulates
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Structure of Atom is an important chapter in NEET-UG Chemistry. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Historical Development of Atomic Models, Bohr's Atomic Model and Hydrogen Spectrum, Wave-Particle Duality and de Broglie Equation, Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration.
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Structure of Atom is a frequently tested chapter in NEET-UG Chemistry. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 76 practice questions available for this chapter.
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