Skip to main content

Atomic number, Mass number and Atomic species

 Atomic number, Mass number and Atomic species

Atomic number or Nuclear charge 

(i) The number of protons present in the nucleus of the atom is called atomic number (Z). 
(ii) It was determined by Moseley as, 

V1/2 =a(z-b)

Where, v=X -  ray’s frequency

 Z= atomic number of the metal a & b are constant. 
(iii) Atomic number = Number of positive charge on nucleus = Number of protons in nucleus = Number of electrons in nutral atom.
 (iv) Two different elements can never have identical atomic number.

 Mass number 

Mass number (A) = Number of protons or Atomic number (Z) + Number of neutrons or Number of neutrons = A – Z .
 (i) Since mass of a proton or a neutron is not a whole number (on atomic weight scale), weight is not necessarily a whole number.
 (ii) The atom of an element X having mass number (A) and atomic number (Z) may be represented by a symbol, ZXA

Different types of atomic species

Isotopes

Given by Soddy

1.They are the atoms of a given element  which have the same Atomic number (Z) but different Mass number (A).

2.They have same number of protons and same number of electrons but  different number of neutrons.

3. They have same electronic confriguration , same chemical properties and same position in the periodic table but different physical properties. 

examples: 


 Isobars

Given by Aston 
1.They are the atoms of different elements which have the same Mass number (A) but different Atomic number(Z).
2.They have different number of electron , protons and neutrons but sum of number of protons and neutrons i.e. number of neucleons remains same .
3. They have different electronic configuration , chemical properties and the position in the periodic table. 
examples 

 Isotones

1.They are the atoms of different elements which have the same number of neutrons but different atomic number, mass number , number of protons and number of electrons.

2. They have the different electronic configuration, physical properties , chemical properties and position in the periodic table. 

examples 

Isodiaphers 

They are the atoms of different elements which have the same difference of the number of Neutrons and protons. 
examples 

Isoelectronic species 

They are the atoms of given element which have the same number of electrons and electronic configuration but different atomic numbet and mass number. 
examples 

Isosters 

they are the molecules which have the same number of atoms , number of electrons and physical properties and chemical properties. 
examples 



Comments

Popular posts from this blog

PERIODIC TABLE

 Modern Periodic table Modern Periodic Law :  The recent work has established that the fundamental property of an atom is atomic number and not atomic weight. Therefore, atomic number is taken as the basis of the classification of the elements. The modern periodic law was given by Moseley, it may be stated as : ''The properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic number". Modern periodic table is also called long form of the periodic table or Bohr’s table. In this table, the elements are arranged in order of their increasing atomic number. It consists of 4 blocks (s, p, d and f), 18 groups numbered from 1 to 18 and 7 periods numbered from 1 to 7. Short tricks to learn periodic table  Blocks : The periodic table is divided into four main blocks (s, p, d and f) depending upon the subshell to which the valence electron enters into.  (1) Elements of group 1 and 2 constitute s-Block.   (2) Elements of group 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 constitut...

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET): An In-depth Guide to India's Premier Medical Entrance Examination

 The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET): An In-depth Guide to India's Premier Medical Entrance Examination Introduction: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a highly competitive and widely recognized entrance examination in India for admission into undergraduate medical and dental programs. Introduced in 2013 by the Government of India, NEET has become the sole medical entrance examination for admissions to MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) programs offered by medical and dental colleges across the country. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the details of NEET, including its eligibility criteria, exam pattern, preparation strategies, and significance in the field of medical education in India. Eligibility Criteria for neet : To appear for NEET, candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is the conducting body for the exam. The key eligi...

Properties of bases

Bases Substances with bitter taste and give a soapy touch are known as bases but many bases have corrosive nature. So bases are defined as "  According to Arrhenius : those substances which give hydroxide or hydroxyl ion (OH - ) in their aqueous solution" are called bases. Properties of Bases The following are the characteristic properties of bases:  1. Taste and Touch  Bases have a bitter taste and their solutions are soapy to touch. 2. Action on indicators . The colours shown by three commonly used indicators in presence of bases are listed below for easy recall.    colours of some common indicators in basic solution  Indicator  colour in basic medium    1. Litmus  Blue    2. Phenolphthalein  Pink    3. Methyl orange  Yellow   3.Conduction of electricity and dissociation of bases...