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CHAPTER 2 : ELECTRON THEORY

1.
Briefly explain the difference between elements and compounds. Give two
examples of each.
2.
List and identify the electric charges associated with the three elementary particles
that form Bohrs model of the atom.
3.

State the fundamental laws of attraction and repulsion between electric charges.

4.
Briefly explain what is meant by the statement that electrons have discrete
energy levels.
5.
Determine the electron capacities of (a) the third and (b) fourth shells of Bohrs
model of the atom.
6.
Explain each of the following terms: (a) ionisation, (b) positive ion, and (c)
negative ion.
7.

Explain what is meant by the term, free electron.

8.

Explain the difference between conductors and insulators.

9.

An electric current flows at the speed of light. Comment on this statement.

10.
Is a conductor normally positively-charged, negatively-charged, or is it neutral?
Explain your answer.

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