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The document provides an overview of the structure of the atom, detailing subatomic particles such as electrons, protons, and neutrons. It discusses various atomic models including Thomson's, Rutherford's, and Bohr's models, as well as the quantum mechanical model. Key terms like atomic number, mass number, isotopes, and orbitals are defined, along with references to relevant diagrams.

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Structure of Atom Class11 CBSE Notes

The document provides an overview of the structure of the atom, detailing subatomic particles such as electrons, protons, and neutrons. It discusses various atomic models including Thomson's, Rutherford's, and Bohr's models, as well as the quantum mechanical model. Key terms like atomic number, mass number, isotopes, and orbitals are defined, along with references to relevant diagrams.

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Structure of Atom - Class 11 CBSE Notes

Introduction
The structure of the atom is a fundamental concept in chemistry. It explains the composition,

behavior, and interactions of atoms, which are the building blocks of matter.

Subatomic Particles
1. Electron (e-): Negatively charged particle discovered by J.J. Thomson.

2. Proton (p+): Positively charged particle discovered by Goldstein.

3. Neutron (n0): Neutral particle discovered by James Chadwick.

Atomic Models
1. Thomson's Model: Plum pudding model - positive sphere with embedded electrons.

2. Rutherford's Model: Atom has a dense, positively charged nucleus with electrons revolving

around it.

3. Bohr's Model: Electrons revolve in fixed energy orbits without radiating energy.

Quantum Mechanical Model


Based on the dual nature of matter and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. It uses complex numbers

and wave functions to describe electron position probabilities.

Important Terms
1. Atomic Number (Z): Number of protons in an atom.

2. Mass Number (A): Sum of protons and neutrons.

3. Isotopes: Same Z, different A.

4. Isobars: Same A, different Z.


5. Orbitals: Regions in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons.

Diagrams
1. Rutherford's Alpha Scattering Experiment

2. Bohr's Atomic Model Diagram

3. Subatomic Particle Table

(Diagrams to be added visually here.)

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