Please choose and answer 3 of the following 4 questions: 1. Rutherford and JJ Thompson both contributed to what we know about the structure of the atom. What experiments did they perform and how did it change what we know about the structure of the
atom? Furthermore, describe the structure of an atom using only words (no diagrams).
2. Electrons exist outside the nucleus on many different energy levels. When electrons lose energy, they emit waves that are found on the electromagnetic spectrum. What equation would you use to
find the wavelength or frequency of a wave, assuming you know the other value? What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength? What is the relationship between frequency and
energy?
3. Even though electrons move around constantly, scientists use electron configurations to give an "address" to a particular electron. What are the 4 shells that scientists use? How many electrons can
fit into each shell? How can you use the knowledge about these shells and the periodic table to determine the electron configuration of an element?
4. Suppose you know there is an element with an atomic number of 26 and a mass of 60. What do you know about this element? How many subatomic particles does it have? How can you tell?