IB Physics Topic E.1 Structure of the Atom Questionbank (SL/HL)

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Paper

Level

Question 1

HLPaper 1A

In the Bohr model, which of the following best describes the motion of electrons?

Question 2

SLPaper 1A

Which of the following is a feature of both the Rutherford model and the Bohr model?

Question 3

SLPaper 2

The Rutherford alpha scattering experiment led to a major change in the model of the atom.

State the name of the particles used in the scattering experiment.

[1]

Outline the main conclusions about atomic structure drawn from the experiment.

[2]

Identify the type of force that caused deflections of the particles.

[1]

Suggest one reason why the model of the atom changed after this experiment.

[1]

Question 4

HLPaper 1A

In a hydrogen atom, the energy of an electron in the $n = 3$ state is $- 1.51 eV$ and in the $n = 2$ state is $- 3.40 eV$ . What is the momentum of the photon emitted in the $n = 3 \to n = 2$ transition?

Question 5

HLPaper 1A

Which of the following transitions in hydrogen will emit the photon with the greatest energy?

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