Atomic Structure and Isotopes
Students investigate the fundamental structure of atoms, including electron configuration and the principles of mass spectrometry. They will learn to calculate relative atomic masses from isotopic abundances.
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Students investigate the fundamental structure of atoms, including electron configuration and the principles of mass spectrometry. They will learn to calculate relative atomic masses from isotopic abundances.
Key Questions
- How does the quantum mechanical model explain electron arrangement?
- What principles underpin time-of-flight mass spectrometry?
- How do ionisation energies provide evidence for electron shells?
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