Models of the Hydrogen Atom

Models of the Hydrogen Atom Screenshot
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Hydrogen Atom
  • Bohr Model
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Topics

  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Hydrogen Atom
  • Bohr Model
  • DeBroglie Wavelength
  • Schrodinger Model

Description

How did scientists figure out the structure of atoms without looking at them? Try out different models by shooting light at the atom. Check how the prediction of the model matches the experimental results.

Sample Learning Goals

  • Visualize different models of the hydrogen atom.
  • Explain what experimental predictions each model makes.
  • Explain why people believed in each model and why each historical model was inadequate.
  • Explain the relationship between the physical picture of the orbits and the energy level diagram of an electron.
  • Engage in model building.
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Teacher Tips

Download teacher tips PDF Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ).

Teacher-Submitted Activities

Visualization and Visual Illusions SIM Homework A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. This contribution was designed by PhET. Kathy Perkins, Carl Wieman UG-Intro HW Physics
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Atomic models homework (Inquiry based) A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. This contribution was designed by PhET. Sam McKagan, Kathy Perkins and Carl Wieman UG-Intro
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Models of Hydrogen Exploration A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. This contribution was designed by PhET. Trish Loeblein HS Lab Chemistry
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Atomic Marco Polo A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. Ryan White MS Lab Chemistry
Model of the Hydrogen Atom Handout A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. Ashley Webb UG-Intro
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Models of Atom A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. Elyse Zimmer HS Lab Physics
Testing Ideas from Classical and Quantum Physics A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. Bruce Palmquist HS
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How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? This contribution was designed by PhET. Sarah Borenstein MS Other Biology
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PhET Sims Aligned to the Chemistry Curriculum This contribution was designed by PhET. Julia Chamberlain UG-Intro
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Mapping of PhET and IBDP Physics Jaya Ramchandani HS Other Physics
MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment Elyse Zimmer HS
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Atomic Models and Spectroscopy Ted Clark UG-Intro
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Atomic Models and Spectroscopes Ted Clark UG-Intro CQs
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Light Emission and Lasers Debra Krause Dandaneau UG-Intro
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Models of the hydrogen atom Paul Burgmayer HS Lab
Bohr model of the atom for Chemistry Emily Haynes HS Lab
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Model of the Hydrogen Atom - Exploration curt miller HS Lab Physics
SECUNDARIA: Alineación PhET con programas de la SEP México (2011 y 2017) This contribution was designed by PhET. Diana López HS
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PREPARATORIA: Alineación de PhET con programas de la DGB México (2017) This contribution was designed by PhET. Diana López HS
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Opdracht- atoommodellen Onne Slooten HS CQs
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수소원자의 모형 SIM 사용지침서 이화국(Wha Kuk Lee) UG-Intro
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Átomo de hidrogênio (modelo de Bohr) Fábio Bartolomeu Santana HS
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Modelos Atomicos Andrés Gualberto Palomo Cuevas HS Guided Physics

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  • Sam McKagan (lead)
  • Kathy Perkins
  • Carl Wieman
  • Interviewer: Mindy Gratny
  • Interviewer: Sam McKagan