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Atomic 
Structure 
IB Chemistry Power Points 
Topic 02 
Atomic Structure 
www.pedagogics.ca
Review – Basic Atomic Structure 
ELECTRONS 
ELECTRONS 
NEUTRONS 
NEUTRONS 
PROTONS 
POSITIVE 
CHARGE 
ATOM 
POSITIVE 
CHARGE 
NEUTRAL 
CHARGE 
NUCLEUS 
NEGATIVE CHARGE
Review – Basic Atomic Model 
Subatomic 
components 
Relative 
Mass 
Charge 
Proton 
1 +1 
Neutron 
1 0 
Electron 
5 x 10-4 -1
A-Z notation 
element symbol 
© Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc. 
12 
6C 
mass number A 
atomic number Z 
The atomic number 
equals the number of 
protons. Each element 
has a unique atomic 
number.
Mass Number 
• mass number A = protons + neutrons 
• always a whole number 
• NOT the value given on 
the Periodic Table! 
© Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.
Practice: determine the required values and 
write the chemical symbol in A-Z notation. 
• Chlorine-37 
– atomic #: 
– mass #: 
– # of protons: 
– # of electrons: 
– # of neutrons: 
17 
37 
17 
17 
20 
Cl 37 
17
Ions 
• ions are electrically charged atoms 
Neutral atom 
lose electrons gain electrons 
positive ion negative ion 
p+ > e- p+ < e-cation 
anion
Practice: determine the required values for 
the negative chloride ion 37 Cl -1 
37 Cl-1 
– atomic #: 
– mass #: 
– # of protons: 
– # of electrons: 
– # of neutrons: 
17 
37 
17 
18 
20
Practice: determine the required values for 
the positive calcium ion 40 Ca +2 
40 Ca+2 
– atomic #: 
– mass #: 
– # of protons: 
– # of electrons: 
– # of neutrons: 
20 
40 
20 
18 
20
Isotopes: Atoms of the same element with different 
mass numbers. 
© Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc. 
carbon-12 and 
carbon-14 are 
isotopes 
stable 
similar chemical properties 
radioactive
Radioisotopes and Their Uses 
Radioisotopes are unstable isotopes that undergo 
radioactive decay. Radioisotopes have a number 
of uses: 
U-235 is used as fuel in nuclear reactors 
Co-60 is used in cancer radiation therapy 
C-14 is used as a tracer and for archeological 
dating 
Am-241 is used in smoke detectors
Mass Spectrometer 
A mass spectrometer is used to detect, identify and 
measure the abundance of different atoms, 
molecules or molecular fragments. 
Mass spectrometer studies are used to determine 
the average atomic mass for an element. The 
operation of a mass spectrometer can be divided 
into 5 steps: 
1. Vaporization 
2. Ionization 
3. Acceleration 
4. Deflection 
5. Detection
Vaporization: the element to be analyzed is heated and vaporized 
(gaseous form). 
Chapter 12 13=> 
http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/java/singlesector2/index.html
Ionization: the gaseous element is injected slowly into a vacuum 
chamber where the atoms are bombarded by electrons. This 
-  + 
- 
forms ions positive ions X (g) + e 
X 
(g) + 2 e 
Chapter 12 14=> 
http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/java/singlesector2/index.html
Acceleration: the gaseous ions are accelerated through an 
electric field (towards a negative plate) 
Chapter 12 15=> 
http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/java/singlesector2/index.html
Deflection: Ions are deflected in an adjustable magnetic field 
oriented at right angles to the path. Heavier ions are deflected 
less. 
Chapter 12 16=> 
http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/java/singlesector2/index.html
Detection: ions of a specific mass are counted 
Chapter 12 17=> 
http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/java/singlesector2/index.html
A sample mass spectrograph 
Output provides 
the abundances of 
the elemental 
isotopes of 
different relative 
mass
Atomic Mass is Relative 
• 12C atom = 1.992 × 10-23 g 
• atomic mass unit (amu) 
• 1 amu = 1/12 the mass of a 12C atom 
• 1 p = 1.007276 amu 
1 n = 1.008665 amu 
1 e- = 0.0005486 amu 
© Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.
Average Relative Atomic Mass AR 
• a weighted average of 
all isotopes of an 
element 
• based on the % 
abundance data from 
mass spectrometer 
• this value is found on the Periodic Table 
(mass)(%) (mass)(%) 
 
100 
Avg. 
Atomic 
Mass
Average Relative Atomic Mass AR 
• EXAMPLE: Calculate the average atomic mass of 
chlorine if its abundance in nature is 75.77% 
35Cl, and 24.23% 37Cl. 
Avg. 
Atomic 
Mass 
(35)(75.77) (37)(24.23) 
 
  
100 
35.48 
amu
Average Relative Atomic Mass AR 
Gallium has two naturally occurring isotopes, Ga- 
69 and Ga-71, with masses of 68.9257 amu and 
70.9249 amu, respectively. Calculate the percent 
abundances of these isotopes 
Average relative mass of Ga 69.7231 amu 
equation 1 
equation 2 
(68.9257)(x)  (70.9249)(y) 
69.7231= 
100 
x + y = 100 
Solve to get 60.1% Ga-69 and 39.9% Ga-71
2016 Topic 2: Atomic Structure
All EM radiation is fundamentally the same. The 
only difference between a gamma ray and a 
radio wave is the frequency/wavelength/energy.
Visible light is one category of EM radiation. The 
visible light spectrum is subdivided into six 
“colors”. 
White Light 
Prism 
RED 
ORANGE 
YELLOW 
GREEN 
BLUE 
VIOLET
A continuous spectrum includes all wavelengths 
of radiation in a given range. 
When white light is passed through a prism a 
continuous spectrum is produced.
Colored lights do not emit all the wavelengths of the 
visible light spectrum. For example, a red light emits 
mostly wavelengths from the red end of the spectrum. 
An energized gas sample will emit light of specific 
wavelengths characteristic of the gas. This is called a line 
spectrum
Emission spectra are unique for each element 
Balmer Lyman
2016 Topic 2: Atomic Structure
The Bohr model of the atom was developed 
using information from hydrogen emission 
spectrum studies. Bohr envisioned an atomic 
model with: 
• a central dense positive 
nucleus composed of protons 
and neutrons. 
• negative electrons at specific 
energies orbit the nucleus 
• mostly empty space. Nucleus 
is 10-5 times smaller than 
atom.
Bohr further stated that the orbiting electrons 
occupy discrete energy levels. Electrons can only 
“jump” between energy levels if they absorb or 
emit a specific amount of energy.
Bohr saw the line spectrum of hydrogen as a 
direct result of energized electrons releasing a 
specific amount of energy by emitting a photon 
of light at a certain wavelength. 
The different lines in the hydrogen spectrum 
were evidence for a number of different energy 
levels.
lower energy 
longer wavelength 
higher energy 
shorter wavelength 
Visible spectrum 
for 
hydrogen atom 
convergence
Lower energy = more stable electron orbit 
Electrons will first occupy the lowest energy level 
orbital (Aufbau principle). 
Each energy level has a maximum possible 
number of electrons. 
As you should recall: 
1st energy level (ground state) = 2 electrons 
2nd energy level = 8 electrons 
3rd energy level = 8 electrons
A carbon atom has six electrons 
1st energy level holds 2 
2nd energy level takes the remaining 4 
The electron configuration for carbon would be 
written as 2,4 
The electrons in the outermost energy level 
are called valence electrons. Carbon has 4 
valence electrons.
Try writing the electron configuration for calcium 
A calcium atom has 20 electrons 
1st energy level holds 2 
2nd energy level holds 8 
3rd energy level holds 8 
4th energy level holds last 2 
The electron configuration for calcium would be 
written as 2,8,8,2
Connect to Periodic Table 
Energy 
Level 
1 
2 
3 
4

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2016 Topic 2: Atomic Structure

  • 1. Atomic Structure IB Chemistry Power Points Topic 02 Atomic Structure www.pedagogics.ca
  • 2. Review – Basic Atomic Structure ELECTRONS ELECTRONS NEUTRONS NEUTRONS PROTONS POSITIVE CHARGE ATOM POSITIVE CHARGE NEUTRAL CHARGE NUCLEUS NEGATIVE CHARGE
  • 3. Review – Basic Atomic Model Subatomic components Relative Mass Charge Proton 1 +1 Neutron 1 0 Electron 5 x 10-4 -1
  • 4. A-Z notation element symbol © Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc. 12 6C mass number A atomic number Z The atomic number equals the number of protons. Each element has a unique atomic number.
  • 5. Mass Number • mass number A = protons + neutrons • always a whole number • NOT the value given on the Periodic Table! © Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.
  • 6. Practice: determine the required values and write the chemical symbol in A-Z notation. • Chlorine-37 – atomic #: – mass #: – # of protons: – # of electrons: – # of neutrons: 17 37 17 17 20 Cl 37 17
  • 7. Ions • ions are electrically charged atoms Neutral atom lose electrons gain electrons positive ion negative ion p+ > e- p+ < e-cation anion
  • 8. Practice: determine the required values for the negative chloride ion 37 Cl -1 37 Cl-1 – atomic #: – mass #: – # of protons: – # of electrons: – # of neutrons: 17 37 17 18 20
  • 9. Practice: determine the required values for the positive calcium ion 40 Ca +2 40 Ca+2 – atomic #: – mass #: – # of protons: – # of electrons: – # of neutrons: 20 40 20 18 20
  • 10. Isotopes: Atoms of the same element with different mass numbers. © Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc. carbon-12 and carbon-14 are isotopes stable similar chemical properties radioactive
  • 11. Radioisotopes and Their Uses Radioisotopes are unstable isotopes that undergo radioactive decay. Radioisotopes have a number of uses: U-235 is used as fuel in nuclear reactors Co-60 is used in cancer radiation therapy C-14 is used as a tracer and for archeological dating Am-241 is used in smoke detectors
  • 12. Mass Spectrometer A mass spectrometer is used to detect, identify and measure the abundance of different atoms, molecules or molecular fragments. Mass spectrometer studies are used to determine the average atomic mass for an element. The operation of a mass spectrometer can be divided into 5 steps: 1. Vaporization 2. Ionization 3. Acceleration 4. Deflection 5. Detection
  • 13. Vaporization: the element to be analyzed is heated and vaporized (gaseous form). Chapter 12 13=> http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/java/singlesector2/index.html
  • 14. Ionization: the gaseous element is injected slowly into a vacuum chamber where the atoms are bombarded by electrons. This -  + - forms ions positive ions X (g) + e X (g) + 2 e Chapter 12 14=> http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/java/singlesector2/index.html
  • 15. Acceleration: the gaseous ions are accelerated through an electric field (towards a negative plate) Chapter 12 15=> http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/java/singlesector2/index.html
  • 16. Deflection: Ions are deflected in an adjustable magnetic field oriented at right angles to the path. Heavier ions are deflected less. Chapter 12 16=> http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/java/singlesector2/index.html
  • 17. Detection: ions of a specific mass are counted Chapter 12 17=> http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/tutorials/java/singlesector2/index.html
  • 18. A sample mass spectrograph Output provides the abundances of the elemental isotopes of different relative mass
  • 19. Atomic Mass is Relative • 12C atom = 1.992 × 10-23 g • atomic mass unit (amu) • 1 amu = 1/12 the mass of a 12C atom • 1 p = 1.007276 amu 1 n = 1.008665 amu 1 e- = 0.0005486 amu © Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.
  • 20. Average Relative Atomic Mass AR • a weighted average of all isotopes of an element • based on the % abundance data from mass spectrometer • this value is found on the Periodic Table (mass)(%) (mass)(%)  100 Avg. Atomic Mass
  • 21. Average Relative Atomic Mass AR • EXAMPLE: Calculate the average atomic mass of chlorine if its abundance in nature is 75.77% 35Cl, and 24.23% 37Cl. Avg. Atomic Mass (35)(75.77) (37)(24.23)    100 35.48 amu
  • 22. Average Relative Atomic Mass AR Gallium has two naturally occurring isotopes, Ga- 69 and Ga-71, with masses of 68.9257 amu and 70.9249 amu, respectively. Calculate the percent abundances of these isotopes Average relative mass of Ga 69.7231 amu equation 1 equation 2 (68.9257)(x)  (70.9249)(y) 69.7231= 100 x + y = 100 Solve to get 60.1% Ga-69 and 39.9% Ga-71
  • 24. All EM radiation is fundamentally the same. The only difference between a gamma ray and a radio wave is the frequency/wavelength/energy.
  • 25. Visible light is one category of EM radiation. The visible light spectrum is subdivided into six “colors”. White Light Prism RED ORANGE YELLOW GREEN BLUE VIOLET
  • 26. A continuous spectrum includes all wavelengths of radiation in a given range. When white light is passed through a prism a continuous spectrum is produced.
  • 27. Colored lights do not emit all the wavelengths of the visible light spectrum. For example, a red light emits mostly wavelengths from the red end of the spectrum. An energized gas sample will emit light of specific wavelengths characteristic of the gas. This is called a line spectrum
  • 28. Emission spectra are unique for each element Balmer Lyman
  • 30. The Bohr model of the atom was developed using information from hydrogen emission spectrum studies. Bohr envisioned an atomic model with: • a central dense positive nucleus composed of protons and neutrons. • negative electrons at specific energies orbit the nucleus • mostly empty space. Nucleus is 10-5 times smaller than atom.
  • 31. Bohr further stated that the orbiting electrons occupy discrete energy levels. Electrons can only “jump” between energy levels if they absorb or emit a specific amount of energy.
  • 32. Bohr saw the line spectrum of hydrogen as a direct result of energized electrons releasing a specific amount of energy by emitting a photon of light at a certain wavelength. The different lines in the hydrogen spectrum were evidence for a number of different energy levels.
  • 33. lower energy longer wavelength higher energy shorter wavelength Visible spectrum for hydrogen atom convergence
  • 34. Lower energy = more stable electron orbit Electrons will first occupy the lowest energy level orbital (Aufbau principle). Each energy level has a maximum possible number of electrons. As you should recall: 1st energy level (ground state) = 2 electrons 2nd energy level = 8 electrons 3rd energy level = 8 electrons
  • 35. A carbon atom has six electrons 1st energy level holds 2 2nd energy level takes the remaining 4 The electron configuration for carbon would be written as 2,4 The electrons in the outermost energy level are called valence electrons. Carbon has 4 valence electrons.
  • 36. Try writing the electron configuration for calcium A calcium atom has 20 electrons 1st energy level holds 2 2nd energy level holds 8 3rd energy level holds 8 4th energy level holds last 2 The electron configuration for calcium would be written as 2,8,8,2
  • 37. Connect to Periodic Table Energy Level 1 2 3 4