Overview
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Explore the fundamental building blocks of matter in this 31-minute chemistry lecture on atomic structure. Delve into the historical development of atomic theory, from Dalton's early concepts to the groundbreaking discoveries of subatomic particles. Learn about the electron, proton, and neutron, and how they combine to form atoms. Examine Rutherford's atomic model and Chadwick's discovery of neutrons. Understand how to estimate atomic mass and the concept of isotopes. Investigate the formation of ions and their importance in chemical reactions. Conclude with a comprehensive review of atomic structure, providing a solid foundation for further study in chemistry and its applications in understanding the universe.
Syllabus
Can Atoms Be Divided?
What Are Atoms Made of?
Dalton's Atomic Theory
Discovery of the Electron
Rutherford's Atomic Model
Chadwick Discovers Neutrons
Estimating the Atomic Mass of an Isotope
What Are Ions?
Reviewing the Structure of an Atom
Taught by
Wondrium