Atomic Structure: Step-by-Step Topics for JEE
Detailed Atomic Structure Topics for JEE
1. Introduction to Atomic Structure:
- Discovery of electron by J.J. Thomson through cathode ray experiment.
- Discovery of proton by Goldstein through canal ray experiment.
- Discovery of neutron by James Chadwick.
- Dalton's atomic theory and its limitations.
2. Rutherford's Model of the Atom:
- Gold foil experiment setup and observations.
- Concept of a dense positive nucleus.
- Limitations of Rutherford's atomic model (could not explain atomic stability).
3. Bohr's Model of the Atom:
- Postulates of Bohr's theory.
- Energy levels (quantization of energy).
- Calculation of energy and radius for hydrogen-like species.
- Success and limitations of Bohr's model.
4. Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom:
- Wave-particle duality of electron (de Broglie hypothesis).
- Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.
- Schrodinger wave equation (basic form and interpretation).
- Concept of orbitals as regions of high electron probability.
Atomic Structure: Step-by-Step Topics for JEE
5. Quantum Numbers:
- Principal quantum number (n): Energy level.
- Azimuthal quantum number (l): Subshell and shape of orbital.
- Magnetic quantum number (m): Orientation of orbital.
- Spin quantum number (s): Spin of electron.
6. Atomic Orbitals and Shapes:
- s-orbitals: Spherical shape.
- p-orbitals: Dumbbell shape.
- d and f-orbitals: Complex shapes.
- Probability density plots and radial distribution curves.
7. Electron Configuration Rules:
- Aufbau principle: Filling of orbitals in increasing energy order.
- Pauli exclusion principle: No two electrons can have the same set of quantum numbers.
- Hund's rule: Maximum multiplicity in degenerate orbitals.
8. Periodic Properties Based on Atomic Structure:
- Atomic radius: Trends across periods and groups.
- Ionization energy: Factors affecting it and periodic trends.
- Electron affinity: Definition and periodic trends.
- Electronegativity: Pauling scale and trends.
9. Advanced Topics for JEE Advanced:
Atomic Structure: Step-by-Step Topics for JEE
- Photoelectric effect and Einstein's equation.
- Emission and absorption spectra (with focus on hydrogen spectrum).
- Zeeman effect and Stark effect (basic introduction).
- Shielding effect and effective nuclear charge.
- Spin-orbit coupling and multi-electron atom considerations.