Learning Targets

Electronic Structure and Periodicity:

1)      Understand the relationships c = λγ and E = hγ

2)      Understand the concept of a quantized atom and its relationship to a line spectra of atoms.

3)      Explain the concept of ionization energy.

4)      Describe the Uncertainty Principle and its affect on atomic theory.

5)      Understand the relationship = h/mv and its affect on atomic theory.

6)      Describe how quantum numbers define electron orbitals and their value limitations.

7)      Describe the shapes of the orbital types.

8)      Understand the concept of electron spin and how it relates to electron configuration.

9)      Write the electron configuration both symbolically and as an orbital diagram for any element.

10)  Be able to write electron configurations, especially valence configurations, for any element, using the periodic table with the knowledge of the s, p, d, and f blocks.

  • Describe the variations of atomic radii in the groups and periods on the periodic table and the underlying reasons for the variations.
  • Describe and explain the observed changes in successive ionization energies for a given atom.
  • Describe the variations in first ionization energies in the groups and periods on the periodic table and the underlying reasons for the variations.
  • Do the same with the electron affinities of the elements.
  • Describe the periodic trends in metallic and nonmetallic behavior and chemical    activity.

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