Module 3: Chapter 3: Electronic Structure and Periodic Properties of Elements

1. Explain the basic behavior of waves, including traveling waves and standing waves (CLO1)(CLO3)
2. Describe the wave nature of light (CLO1)(CLO3)
3. Use appropriate equations to calculate related light-wave properties (CLO2)
4. Distinguish between line and continuous emission spectra (CLO1)
5. Describe the particle nature of light (CLO1)(CLO3)

1. Describe the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom (CLO1)
2. Use the Rydberg equation to calculate energies of light emitted or absorbed by hydrogen atoms (CLO2)

Development of Quantum Theory (3.3)

1. Extend the concept of wave–particle duality that was observed in electromagnetic radiation to matter as well (CLO1)
2. Use probabilities to explain the quantum mechanical nature of electrons in an atom (CLO1)
3. List and describe traits of the four quantum numbers that form the basis for completely specifying the state of an electron in an atom (CLO1)(CLO2)

Electronic Structure of Atoms (Electron Configurations) (3.4)

1. Derive the predicted ground-state electron configurations of atoms (CLO2)
2. Identify and explain exceptions to predicted electron configurations for atoms and ions (CLO2)
3. Relate electron configurations to element classifications in the periodic table (CLO1)

Periodic Variations in Element Properties (3.5)

1. Describe and explain the observed trends in atomic size, ionization energy, and electron affinity of the elements (CLO1)

The Periodic Table (3.6)

1. State the periodic law and explain the organization of elements in the periodic table (CLO1) 
2. Predict the general properties of elements based on their location within the periodic table (CLO1)(CLO3) 
3. Identify metals, nonmetals, and metalloids by their properties and/or location on the periodic table (CLO1)(CLO3)

Molecular and Ionic Compounds (3.7)

1. Define ionic and molecular (covalent) compounds (CLO1)
2. Predict the type of compound formed from elements based on their location within the periodic table (CLO1)(CLO3)
3. Determine formulas for simple ionic compounds (CLO1)

To achieve these objectives: