Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Lecture #13, Friday, October 23rd

Chapter 6 covers the electronic structure of atoms. The chemical behavior of atoms is almost entirely determined by the number and arrangements of electrons. An understanding of the energy of electrons and how they interact allows the chemist to explain many chemical and physical properties.

Electrons behave as particles AND waves. We first analyzed the wave-like nature of light and discussed electromagnetic radiation. You will be responsible for putting electromagnetic radiation in order of energy as well as calculating energy, frequency, and wavelength of any form of electromagnetic radiation.

I finished lecture with the Bohr atom and will continue with that on Monday.

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