NCERT Solutions for Class 9th Science: Chapter 4: Structure of the Atom
Question 1:
What are canal rays?
Answer:
Canal rays are positively charged radiations. These rays consist of positively charged particles known as protons. They were discovered by Goldstein in 1886.
Question 2:
If an atom contains one electron and one proton, will it carry any charge or not?
Answer:
An electron is a negatively charged particle, whereas a proton is a positively charged particle. The magnitude of their charges is equal. Therefore, an atom containing one electron and one proton will not carry any charge. Thus, it will be a neutral atom.
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Question 1:
On the basis of Thomson’s model of an atom, explain how the atom is neutral as a whole.
Answer:
According to Thomson’s model of the atom, an atom consists of both negatively and positively charged particles. The negatively charged particles are embedded in the positively charged sphere. These negative and positive charges are equal in magnitude. Thus, by counterbalancing each other’s effect, they make an atom neutral.
Question 2:
On the basis of Rutherford’s model of an atom, which subatomic particle is present in the nucleus of an atom?
Answer:
On the basis of Rutherford’s model of an atom, protons (positively-charged particles) are present in the nucleus of an atom.
Question 3:
Draw a sketch of Bohr’s model of an atom with three shells.
Answer:
Question 4:
What do you think would be the observation if the α-particle scattering experiment is carried out using a foil of a metal other than gold?
Answer:
If the α-scattering experiment is carried out using a foil of a metal rather than gold, there would be no change in the observation. In the α-scattering experiment, a gold foil was taken because gold is malleable and a thin foil of gold can be easily made. It is difficult to make such foils from other metals.
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Question 1:
Name the three sub-atomic particles of an atom.
Answer:
The three sub-atomic particles of an atom are:
(i) Protons
(ii) Electrons, and
(iii) Neutrons
Question 2:
Helium atom has an atomic mass of 4 u and two protons in its nucleus. How many neutrons does it have?
Answer:
Helium atom has two neutrons. The mass of an atom is the sum of the masses of protons and neutrons present in its nucleus. Since helium atom has two protons, mass contributed by the two protons is (2 × 1) u = 2 u. Then, the remaining mass (4 − 2) u = 2 u is contributed by 2u/1u = 2 neutrons.
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Question 1:
Write the distribution of electrons in carbon and sodium atoms?
Answer:
Thetotal number of electrons in a carbon atom is 6. The distribution of electrons in carbon atom is given by:
First orbit or K-shell = 2 electrons
Second orbit or L-shell = 4 electrons
Or, we can write the distribution of electrons in a carbon atom as 2, 4.
The total number of electrons in a sodium atom is 11. The distribution of electrons in sodium atom is given by:
First orbit or K-shell = 2 electrons
Second orbit or L-shell = 8 electrons
Third orbit or M-shell = 1 electron
Or, we can write distribution of electrons in a sodium atom as 2, 8, 1.
Question 2:
If K and L shells of an atom are full, then what would be the total number of electrons in the atom?
Answer:
The maximum number of electrons that can occupy K and L-shells of an atom are 2 and 8 respectively. Therefore, if K and L-shells of an atom are full, then the total number of electrons in the atom would be (2 + 8) = 10 electrons.
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Question 1:
How will you find the valency of chlorine, sulphur and magnesium?
Answer:
If the number of electrons in the outermost shell of the atom of an element is less than or equal to 4, then the valency of the element is equal to the number of electrons in the outermost shell. On the other hand, if the number of electrons in the outermost shell of the atom of an element is greater than 4, then the valency of that element is determined by subtracting the number of electrons in the outermost shell from 8. The distribution of electrons in chlorine, sulphur, and magnesium atoms are 2, 8, 7; 2, 8, 6 and 2, 8, 2 respectively. Therefore, the number of electrons in the outer most shell of chlorine, sulphur, and magnesium atoms are 7, 6, and 2 respectively.
Thus, the valency of chlorine = 8 −7 = 1
The valency of sulphur = 8 − 6 = 2
The valency of magnesium = 2
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Question 1:
If number of electrons in an atom is 8 and number of protons is also 8, then (i) what is the atomic number of the atom and (ii) what is the charge on the atom?
Answer:
(i) The atomic number is equal to the number of protons. Therefore, the atomic number of the atom is 8.
(ii) Since the number of both electrons and protons is equal, therefore, the charge on the atom is 0.
Question 2:
With the help of Table 4.1, find out the mass number of oxygen and sulphur atom.
Answer:
Mass number of oxygen = Number of protons + Number of neutrons
= 8 + 8
= 16
Mass number of sulphur = Number of protons + Number of neutrons
= 16 +16
= 32
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Question 2:
What are the limitations of J.J. Thomson’s model of the atom?
Answer:
According to J.J. Thomson’s model of an atom, an atom consists of a positively charged sphere with electrons embedded in it. However, it was later found that the positively charged particles reside at the centre of the atom called the nucleus, and the electrons revolve around the nucleus.
Question 3:
What are the limitations of Rutherford’s model of the atom?
Answer:
According to Rutherford’s model of an atom, electrons revolve around the nucleus in fixed orbits. But, an electron revolving in circular orbits will not be stable because during revolution, it will experience acceleration. Due to acceleration, the electrons will lose energy in the form of radiation and fall into the nucleus. In such a case, the atom would be highly unstable and collapse.
Question 4:
Describe Bohr’s model of the atom.
Answer:
Bohr’s model of the atom Niels Bohr proposed the following postulates regarding the model of the atom.
(i) Only certain orbits known as discrete orbits of electrons are allowed inside the atom.
(ii) While revolving in these discrete orbits, the electrons do not radiate energy. These discrete orbits or shells are shown in the following diagram.
The first orbit (i.e., for n = 1) is represented by letter K. Similarly, for n = 2, it is L − shell, for n = 3, it is M − shell and for n = 4, it is N − shell. These orbits or shells are also called energy levels.
Question 5:
Compare all the proposed models of an atom given in this chapter
Question 7:
Define valency by taking examples of silicon and oxygen.
Answer:
The valency of an element is the combining capacity of that element. The valency of an element is determined by the number of valence electrons present in the atom of that element. If the number of valence electrons of the atom of an element is less than or equal to four, then the valency of that element is equal to the number of valence electrons. For example, the atom of silicon has four valence electrons. Thus, the valency of silicon is four. On the other hand, if the number of valence electrons of the atom of an element is greater than four, then the valency of that element is obtained by subtracting the number of valence electrons from eight. For example, the atom of oxygen has six valence electrons. Thus, the valency of oxygen is (8 − 6) i.e., two.
Question 8:
Explain with examples (i) Atomic number, (ii) Mass number, (iii) Isotopes and (iv) Isobars. Give any two uses of isotopes.
Answer:
(i) Atomic number
The atomic number of an element is the total number of protons present in the atom of that element. For example, nitrogen has 7 protons in its atom. Thus, the atomic number of nitrogen is 7.
(ii) Mass number
The mass number of an element is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons present in the atom of that element. For example, the atom of boron has 5 protons and 6 neutrons. So, the mass number of boron is 5 + 6 = 11.
(iii) Isotopes
And, the percentage of isotope is (100 − 10) % = 90%.
Question 12:
If Z = 3, what would be the valency of the element? Also, name the element.
Answer:
By Z = 3, we mean that the atomic number of the element is 3. Its electronic configuration is 2, 1. Hence, the valency of the element is 1 (since the outermost shell has only one electron).
Therefore, the element with Z = 3 is lithium.
Question 13:
Composition of the nuclei of two atomic species X and Y are given as under X Y
Protons = 6 6
Neutrons = 6 8
Give the mass numbers of X and Y. What is the relation between the two species?
Answer:
Mass number of X = Number of protons + Number of neutrons
= 6 + 6
= 12
Mass number of Y = Number of protons + Number of neutrons
= 6 + 8
= 14
These two atomic species X and Y have the same atomic number, but different mass numbers. Hence, they are isotopes.
Question 14:
For the following statements, write T for ‘True’ and F for ‘False’.
(a) J.J. Thomson proposed that the nucleus of an atom contains only nucleons.
(b) A neutron is formed by an electron and a proton combining together. Therefore, it is neutral.
(c) The mass of an electron is about 1/2000 times that of proton.
(d) An isotope of iodine is used for making tincture iodine, which is used as a medicine.
Answer:
(a) J.J. Thomson proposed that the nucleus of an atom contains only nucleons. (F)
(b) A neutron is formed by an electron and a proton combining together. Therefore, it is neutral. (F)
(c) The mass of an electron is about 1/2000 times that of proton. (T)
(d) An isotope of iodine is used for making tincture iodine, which is used as a medicine. (T)
Question 15:
Put tick ( – ) against correct choice and cross ( x ) against wrong choice in the following question:
Rutherford’s alpha-particle scattering experiment was responsible for the discovery of
(a) Atomic nucleus
(b) Electron
(c) Proton
(d) Neutron
Answer:
Rutherford’s alpha-particle scattering experiment was responsible for the discovery of
(a) Atomic nucleus ( – )
(b) Electron ( x )
(c) Proton ( x )
(d) Neutron ( x )
Question 16: Put tick ( – ) against correct choice and cross ( x ) against wrong choice in the following question: Isotopes of an element have
(a) the same physical properties
(b) different chemical properties
(c) different number of neutrons
(d) different atomic numbers
Answer:
Isotopes of an element have
(a) the same physical properties ( x )
(b) different chemical properties ( x )
(c) different number of neutrons ( – )
(d) different atomic numbers ( x )
Question 17: Put tick ( – ) against correct choice and cross ( x ) against wrong choice in the
following question:
Number of valence electrons in Cl− ion are:
(a) 16
(b) 8
(c) 17
(d) 18
Answer:
Number of valence electrons in Cl− ion are:
(a) 16 ( x )
(b) 8 ( – )
(c) 17 ( x )
(d) 18 ( x )
Question 18:
Which one of the following is a correct electronic configuration of sodium?
(a) 2, 8
(b) 8, 2, 1
(c) 2, 1, 8
(d) 2, 8, 1
Answer:
(d) The correct electronic configuration of sodium is 2, 8, 1.
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