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Worksheet 8: Historical development of atoms

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Set A: Historical atomic models

Topic 3: The atomic structure

Objective: To test your knowledge of historical atomic models

Draw and briefly describe each historical model of the atom.

1. Hard sphere model

2. Plum-pudding model

3. Empty space model

4. Bohrs model

5. Wave mechanical model

6. State two conclusions of the Gold foil experiment.

7. State conclusions of the Cathode ray experiment.

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Worksheet 9: The Atomic Structures

Set A: Terms and definitions

Topic 3

Objective: By defining these words, you will become more familiar with
atomic structure related terms and their definitions.

Define, neatly and clearly, the following atomic structure related terms.
1. Nucleus
2. Neutron

3. Proton

4. Electron

5. Nucleons

6. Atomic number

7. Mass number
8. Atomic mass
9. Isotopes
10. Atomic mass unit

Set B: The Subatomic Particles

Objective: To test your knowledge of facts related to the

three subatomic particles

Complete the table below

Subatomic particles
11.

Symbol

Mass

Charge

Location

Proton

12.
Electron

13.
Neutron

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Set C:

Determining number of atomic particles

Topic 3
Objective: To test your ability to determine number
of particles in an atom .

14. Complete the table below based on information provided for each atom. All the atoms are neutral.
Protons
Atom A

electrons

Neutrons

44

Mass
Number

Atomic
number

Nuclear
charge

Nucleons

Elements
symbol

102

Atom B

84

125

Atom C

56

Mn

Atom D

89

Atom E

30

Atom F

229
+28

92

Atom G

233
82

Set D: Isotope symbols

Ba

Objective: To test your ability to relate isotope symbol to number

of particles in an atom

15. Complete the table below based on information provided for each atom/ All the atoms are neutral.
Isotope
symbol
Atom H

142

Protons electrons neutrons

Mass
Atomic Nuclear Nucleons
number number charge

Nucleus
Diagram

Pr

59

31

Atom I

Atom J

243

+27

Am

95

Atom K

Atom L

77

80

194

Se
22 p
26 n

Atom M

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Worksheet 10: Atomic Mass

Set A: Calculating atomic mass

Topic 3

Objective: To test your ability to calculate atomic mass of an element

from relative abundance and mass numbers of its isotopes

Calculate the atomic mass for each element given the relative percentages and the mass numbers of
the isotopes. Show ALL set up and work.
Need help? Study Book pg 38 40 Set 12 - 17
1) 19.78 % of 10B
11

80.22% of

39

2) 93.12 % of

41

6.88 % of

3) 78.70 % of

24

10.13 % of

25

Mg

26

Mg

11.17 % of

4) 80.0% of
12.25% of
7.75% of

70

Mg

69

68

5) A sample of chlorine contains 75% of chlorine-35 and 25% of chlorine-37. What is the atomic mass of
chlorine? show work.

6) Element X has two naturally occurring isotopes. If 72% of the atoms have a mass of 85 amu
and 28% of the atoms have a mass of 87 amu, what is the atomic mass of element X. Show work.

7) The atomic mass of an element is dependent upon what two factors?

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Worksheet 11: Bohrs atomic model and electron

configuration
.

Topic 3

Set A: Drawing Bohrs atomic model

Objective: To test your ability to obtain information from

electron configuration, and to draw Bohrs atomic model.
Based on information from the Periodic Table, answer questions in each box about the given element.
Then draw Bohrs atomic model for the element.
1. Magnesium - 25

2. Neon - 21

Electron configuration:
Number of electron shells: ____
Valance shell:
:
____
Number of valance electrons: ____
Draw Bohrs atomic model for magnesium-25.
Indicate appropriate number of particles in the
nucleus, and electrons (-) in electron shells.

3. Rubidium - 86
Electron configuration:
Number of electron shells: ____
Valance shell:
:
____
Number of valance electrons: ____
Draw Bohrs atomic model for rubidium-86.
Indicate appropriate number of particles in the
nucleus, and electrons (-) in electron shells.

Electron configuration:
Number of electron shells: ____
Valance shell:
:
____
Number of valance electrons: ____
Draw Bohrs atomic model for neon-21.
Indicate appropriate number of particles in the
nucleus, and electrons (-) in electron shells.

4. Selenium - 78
Electron configuration:
Number of electron shells: ____
Valance shell:
:
____
Number of valance electrons: ____
Draw Bohrs atomic model for selenium-78.
Indicate appropriate number of particles in the
nucleus, and electrons (-) in electron shells.

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Worksheet 11
Set B:

Electron configurations
Excited and Ground States

Topic 3

Objective: To test your ability to interpret electron configuration

Electron configurations for six atoms are given. Complete information about each neutral atom on the
table .
Electron
configuration
5.
6.
7.

Atom A

284

Atom B

231

Atom C

2871

8. Atom D

2 8 18 6

9. Atom E

2 8 18 17 5

10. Atom F

1- 7

Set C: Electron transition

Total number
of electrons

Total
number of
electron
shells

Electron
shell with
the highest
energy
electrons

Excited or
ground
state

Atoms
symbol

Objective: To test your ability to interpret electron transition in atoms

Below, electron transitions from one electron shell to another are given for four different atoms.
Answer questions 11 - 16 based on the electron transition in these atoms.
Atom G:

3rd shell ----------------- > 2nd shell

Atom I: 4th shell-------------------- > 6th shell

Atom H:

1st shell --------------- > 4th shell

Atom J: 5th shell ------------------ > 3rd shell

11. In which atom or atoms are energy absorbed during the electron transition?
12. In which atom or atoms are energy released during the electron transition?
13. In which atom or atoms are spectral lines observed?
14. In which atom is the greatest amount of energy absorbed?
15. In which atom is the greatest amount of energy released?
16. In atom G, compare the energy of the electron in the 3rd shell to that of the electron in the 2nd shell.

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Set D: Bright-line spectra

Topic 3

Objective: To test your ability to analyze bright-line spectra chart

Below, bright-line spectral chart for five elements and four unknown samples are given.
Answer questions 17 - 21 based on the information given in the chart.

7500

7000

6500

6000
5500
5000
wavelength: A (10-10 m)

4500

4000
Lithium (Li)
Sodium (Na)
Helium (He)
Potassium(K)
Cadmium(Cd)
Hydrogen (H)

Unknown W
Unknown X

Unknown Y

Unknown Z

17. List all elements present in unknown sample W .

18. List all elements present in unknown sample X .
19. List all elements present in unknown sample Y.
20. List all elements present in unknown sample Z.
21. Explain, in terms of electron transition, how bright-line spectra are produced by atoms.

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Worksheet 12 : Neutral atoms and ions

Set A: Terms and definitions

Topic 3

Objective: By defining these words , youll become more familiar

with terms and definitions related to ions and neutral atoms.

Define the terms and answer questions below. Be neat and clear.
1. Neutral atom
2. Ion
3. Positive ion
4. Negative ion
5. Valance electron

Set B: Comparisons in ions and neutral atoms

Objective: To test your knowledge of facts related

of ions and neutral atoms

Answer the followings in one clear sentence.

6. Compare the number of electrons to the number of protons in a neutral atom.
7. Compare the number of electrons of a positive ion to that of the neutral atom.
Include both positive ion and neutral atom in your answer.
8. Compare the number of electrons of a negative ion to that of the neutral atom.
Include both negative ion and neutral atom in your answer.
9. Compare the number of protons to the number of electrons in a positive ion.
Include both protons and electrons in your answer.

10. Compare the number of protons to the number of electrons in a negative ion.
Include both protons and electrons in your answer.
11. Compare the size of a positive ion to that of the neutral atom.
Include both positive ion and neutral atom in your answer.

12. Compare the size of a negative ion to that of the neutral atom.
Include both negative ion and neutral atom in your answer.

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Worksheet 12
Set C:

Particles in atoms and ions

Topic 3

Objective: To test your ability to determine information

from atomic and ionic symbols.

Below, symbol of an atom or ion is given. Complete the table below based on the symbol given
Atom and Ion
symbols
13.

Atomic
number

Number of
protons

Number of
electrons

Number of
neutrons

Electron configuration

14.

C 415.
16.

Sr
Sr2+

17. 27

Al

18.

27

Al3+

19. 31P
20. 31 -3

Set D: Determining charge of atom.

Objective: To test your ability to determine charge of

atoms based on the number of subatomic particles
Determine the charge of each atom based on information given.
21. Atom A:
22.

46 protons, 61 neutrons, 42 electrons.

Charge =

Atom B: mass number of 209, nuclear charge of 83, and 81 electrons:

Charge =

23. Atoms C: nuclear charge of 32, 36 electrons , 39 neutron

Charge =

24. Atoms D: 54 electrons, 122 nucleons, atomic number 51

Charge =

25. Atom E:

28 neutrons, nuclear charge of 22, 20 electrons

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Worksheet 8: Historical development of atoms

.
Set A: Historical atomic models

Topic 3: The atomic structure

Objective: To test your knowledge of historical atomic models

Draw and briefly describe each historical model of the atom.

1. Hard sphere model

2. Plum-pudding model

3. Empty space model

4. Bohrs model

5. Wave mechanical model

6. State two conclusions of the Gold foil experiment.

. Atom is mostly empty space
.The center of the atom is dense, small, and positively charged
7. State conclusions of the Cathode ray experiment.
. One of the particles in atoms is negatively charge
. Negative and positive charged particles are disperses through the atom

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Worksheet 9: The Atomic Structures

Set A: Terms and definitions

Topic 3

Objective: By defining these words, you will become more familiar with
atomic structure related terms and their definitions.

Define, neatly and clearly, the following atomic structure related terms.
1. Nucleus
2. Neutron

3. Proton

4. Electron

5. Nucleons

6. Atomic number

7. Mass number
8. Atomic mass
9. Isotopes
10. Atomic mass unit

Set B: The Subatomic Particles

Objective: To test your knowledge of facts related to the

three subatomic particles

Complete the table below

Subatomic particles
11.
Proton

12.
Electron

13.
Neutron

18

Symbol

Mass

Charge

Location

+1

Nucleus

-1

1
+1

-1

1n
0

Orbital (outside
nucleus)

nucleus

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Worksheet 9
Set C:

Determining number of atomic particles

Topic 3
Objective: To test your ability to determine number
of particles in an atom .

14. Complete the table below based on information provided for each atom. All the atoms are neutral.
Protons

electrons

Neutrons

Mass
Number

Atomic
number

Nuclear
charge

Nucleons

58

102

44

+44

102

Elements
symbol

Atom A

44

Atom B

84

84

125

209

84

+84

209

Po

Atom C

25

25

31

56

25

+25

56

Mn

Atom D

89

89

140

229

89

+89

229

Ac

Atom E

28

28

30

58

28

+28

58

Ni

Atom F

92

92

141

233

92

+92

233

Atom G

56

56

82

138

56

+56

138

Ba

44

Set D: Isotope symbols

Ru

Objective: To test your ability to relate isotope symbol to number

of particles in an atom

15. Complete the table below based on information provided for each atom/ All the atoms are neutral.
Isotope
symbol
Atom H

142

Atom J

electrons neutrons

Pr

59

59

58
Ce
27

27

27

59

Atom I

Protons

243

Am

95

83
31

Mass
Atomic Nuclear Nucleons
number number charge

142

58

59

27

+59
+27

Nucleus
Diagram

142

59 p
83 n

58

27 p
31 n

243

95 p
148 n

95

148

243

95

+95

77

117

194

77

+77

194

77 p
117 n

95

Atom K

194
77 Ir

Atom L

80

Se

34

34

46

80

34

+34

80

34 p
46 n

Atom M

48
22 V

22

22

26

48

22

+22

48

22 p
26 n

77

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Worksheet 10: Atomic Mass

Set A: Calculating atomic mass

Topic 3

Objective: To test your ability to calculate atomic mass of an element

from relative abundance and mass numbers of its isotopes

Calculate the atomic mass for each element given the relative percentages and the mass numbers of
the isotopes. Show ALL set up and work.
Need help? Study Book pg 38 40 Set 12 - 17
1) 19.78 % of 10B
.1978 x 10 = 1.978
11

80.22% of

6.88 % of

41

3) 78.70 % of

24

10.13 % of

25

Mg

Mg

26

11.17 % of

4) 80.0% of

10.8022 amu

.9312 x 39 = 36.3168
+
.0688 x 41 = 2.8208

39.1376 amu

24.3247 amu

69.7225 amu

.8022 x

39

2) 93.12 % of

Mg

70

11 =

8.8242

.7870 x 24 = 18.888
.1013 x

25 =

.1117 x

26 =

+
2.5325
+
2.9042

.800

70 =

56.000

12.25% of
7.75% of

69

.1225 x

69 =

.0775 x

68 =

68

8.4525
+
5.270

5) A sample of chlorine contains 75% of chlorine-35 and 25% of chlorine-37. What is the atomic mass of
chlorine? show work.
75% of Cl-35
.75 x 35 = 26.25
+
= 35.5 amu
25% of Cl-37
.25 x 37 =
9.25
6) Element X has two naturally occurring isotopes. If 72% of the atoms have a mass of 85 amu
and 28% of the atoms have a mass of 87 amu, what is the atomic mass of element X. Show work.
72% of X-85
.72
x 85 =
61.2
+

28% of X-87

.28

87

85.56 amu

24.37

7) The atomic mass of an element is dependent upon what two factors?

Mass numbers and percent abundances of all naturally occurring isotopes

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Worksheet 11: Bohrs atomic model and electron

configuration
.

Topic 3

Set A: Drawing Bohrs atomic model

Objective: To test your ability to obtain information from

electron configuration, and to draw Bohrs atomic model.
Based on information from the Periodic Table, answer questions in each box about the given element.
Then draw Bohrs atomic model for the element.
1. Magnesium - 25

2. Neon - 21

Electron configuration:
3
Number of electron shells: ____
3rd
Valance shell:
:
____
Number of valance electrons: ____
2
Draw Bohrs atomic model for magnesium-25.
Indicate appropriate number of particles in the
nucleus, and electrons (-) in electron shells.

Electron configuration:
2
Number of electron shells: ____
2nd
Valance shell:
:
____
Number of valance electrons: ____
8
Draw Bohrs atomic model for neon-21.
Indicate appropriate number of particles in the
nucleus, and electrons (-) in electron shells.

2 e8e2e-

8e2e-

12 p
13 n

3. Rubidium - 86

10 p
11 n

4. Selenium - 78

Electron configuration:
5
Number of electron shells: ____
5th
Valance shell:
:
____
1
Number of valance electrons: ____
Draw Bohrs atomic model for rubidium-86.
Indicate appropriate number of particles in the
nucleus, and electrons (-) in electron shells.

Electron configuration:
4
Number of electron shells: ____
4th
Valance shell:
:
____
Number of valance electrons:____
6.
Draw Bohrs atomic model for selenium-78.
Indicate appropriate number of particles in the
nucleus, and electrons (-) in electron shells.

6e18e8e2e-

1e8e18e8e1e-

37 p
49 n

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34 p
44 n

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Worksheet 11
Set B:

Electron configurations
Excited and Ground States

Topic 3

Objective: To test your ability to interpret electron configuration

Electron configurations for six atoms are given. Complete information about each neutral atom on the
table .
Electron
configuration
5.

Total number
of electrons

Total
number of
electron
shells

Electron
shell with
the highest
energy
electrons

Excited or
ground
state

Atoms
symbol

Atom A

284

14

3rd

Ground

Si

6. Atom B

231

3rd

Excited

7. Atom C

2871

18

4th

Excited

Ar

8. Atom D

2 8 18 6

34

4th

Ground

Se

9. Atom E

2 8 18 17 5

50

5th

Excited

Sn

10. Atom F

1- 7

2nd

Excited

Set C: Electron transition

Objective: To test your ability to interpret electron transition in atoms

Below, electron transitions from one electron shell to another are given for four different atoms.
Answer questions 11 - 16 based on the electron transition in these atoms.
Atom G:

3rd shell ----------------- > 2nd shell

Atom I: 4th shell-------------------- > 6th shell

Atom H:

1st shell --------------- > 4th shell

Atom J: 5th shell ------------------ > 3rd shell

11. In which atom or atoms are energy absorbed during the electron transition?

Atom H and Atom I

12. In which atom or atoms are energy released during the electron transition? Atom G and Atom J
13. In which atom or atoms are spectral lines observed? Atom G and Atom J
14. In which atom is the greatest amount of energy absorbed? Atom H
15. In which atom is the greatest amount of energy released? Atom J
16. In atom G, compare the energy of the electron in the 3rd shell to that of the electron in the 2nd shell.

Energy of electron in the 3rd shell is greater than energy of the electron in the 2nd shell
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Worksheet 11
Set D: Bright-line spectra

Topic 3

Objective: To test your ability to analyze bright-line spectra chart

Below, bright-line spectral chart for five elements and four unknown samples are given.
Answer questions 17 - 21 based on the information given in the chart.

7500

7000

6500

6000
5500
5000
wavelength: A (10-10 m)

4500

4000
Lithium (Li)
Sodium (Na)
Helium (He)
Potassium(K)
Cadmium(Cd)
Hydrogen (H)

Unknown W

Unknown X

Unknown Y

Unknown Z

17. List all elements present in unknown sample W .

Cadmium (Cd) and Sodium (Na)

18. List all elements present in unknown sample X .

Potassium (K) and Lithium (Li)

19. List all elements present in unknown sample Y.

Helium (He) and Lithium (Li)

20. List all elements present in unknown sample Z.

Helium (He), Hydrogen (H) and Sodium (Na)

21. Explain, in terms of electron transition, how bright-line spectra are produced by atoms.

Bright-line spectra are produced by electrons going from high (excited) state to
Low (ground ) state.
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Worksheet 12 : Neutral atoms and ions

Set A: Terms and definitions

Topic 3

Objective: By defining these words , youll become more familiar

with terms and definitions related to ions and neutral atoms.

Define the terms and answer questions below. Be neat and clear.
1. Neutral atom
2. Ion
3. Positive ion
4. Negative ion
5. Valance electron

Set B: Comparisons in ions and neutral atoms

Objective: To test your knowledge of facts related

of ions and neutral atoms

Answer the followings in one clear sentence.

6. Compare the number of electrons to the number of protons in a neutral atom. They are EQUAL
7. Compare the number of electrons of a positive ion to that of the neutral atom. Include both positive
ion and neutral atom in your answer. A positive ion has FEWER electrons than the neutral atom
8. Compare the number of electrons of a negative ion to that of the neutral atom. Include both negative
ion and neutral atom in your answer. A negative ion has MORE electrons the neutral atom
9. Compare number of protons to the number of electrons in a positive ion. Include both protons and
electrons in your answer. A positive ion has MORE protons than electrons

10. Compare number of protons to the number of electrons in a negative ion. Include both protons and
electrons in your answer. A negative ion has FEWER protons than electrons
11. Compare the size of a positive ion to that of the neutral atom. Include both positive ion and neutral
atom in your answer. A positive ion is generally SMALLER than the neutral atom

12. Compare the size of a negative ion to that of the neutral atom. Include both negative ion and neutral
atom in your answer. A negative ion is generally BIGGER than the neutral atom

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Worksheet 12
Set C:

Particles in atoms and ions

Topic 3

Objective: To test your ability to determine information

from atomic and ionic symbols.

Below, symbol of an atom or ion is given. Complete the table below based on the symbol given
Atom and Ion
symbols

Atomic
number

Number of
protons

24

C 4-

28

Sr

38

38

38

2 8 18 8 2

Sr2+

38

38

36

2 8 18 8

13

13

13

14

283

13

13

10

14

28

19. 31P

15

15

15

16

285

20. 31 -3

15

15

18

16

288

13.

Number of
electrons

Number of
neutrons

Electron configuration

14.

15.
16.

17. 27

Al

18.

27

Al3+

Set D: Determining charge of atom.

Objective: To test your ability to determine charge of

atoms based on the number of subatomic particles

Determine the charge of each atom based on information given.

Charge =

+4

Charge =

+2

23. Atoms C: nuclear charge of 32, 36 electrons , 39 neutron

Charge =

-4

24. Atoms D: 54 electrons, 122 nucleons, atomic number 51

Charge =

-3

21. Atom A:
22.

46 protons, 61 neutrons, 42 electrons.

Atom B: mass number of 209, nuclear charge of 83, and 81 electrons:

25. Atom E:

28 neutrons, nuclear charge of 22, 20 electrons

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Charge =

+2
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