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Ch 3 Chemistry
Module 3 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Isotopes | Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. |
| Mass number | The total number of neutrons and protons in an atom. |
| Particle/wave duality theory | The theory that light sometimes behaves as a particle and sometimes behaves as a wave. |
| Wavelength | The distance between the crests (or troughs) of a wave. |
| Amplitude | A measure of the height of the crests or the depths of the troughs on a wave. |
| Physical constant | A measurable quantity in nature that does not change. |
| Frequency | The number of wave crests (or troughs) that pass a given point each second. |
| Ground state | The lowest possible energy state for a given substance. |