introducing quantum theory

According to Max Planck's Quantum theory, radiation is not continuous but is made up of tiny packets of energy called photons. However, this theory could not explain other optical phenomena. From all the above theories it is clear that certain optical phenome..

Quantum Theory of Covalent Bond - Although the Lewis structures give an idea of the valence electrons around the atom, in reality it does not precisely locate the position of the electrons in the chemical bond. The behaviour of electrons in molecules and compounds is made by the..

In 1900, Max Planck presented the results of his famous black body radiation experiments, which showed that light has a dual character, behaving like a particle as well as a wave. He gave the Quantum Theory of Radiation explaining electromagnetic radiation and energ..

Two new theories came to substantially modify Bohr's Atomic model. They a..

Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), the Dutch lens maker was the first person to observe human sperm. He held that each sperm was a potential human being and could develop into an offspring when introduced into the womb of a woman. Scientists like Swammerdam and Malpighi strongly advocated the idea ..

What is Physics? - The word 'Physics' comes from the Greek word 'phusis' meaning 'nature', introduced by the ancient scientist 'Aristotle'. Man has always been fascinated by nature. So, he questioned and sought answers for every phenomena nature could offer. The branch of science which is..

In 1913, Neils Bohr proposed a model of an atom based on the Planck's quantum theory of radiation. The basic postulates of Bohr's theory are: * An atom consists of a small, heavily positively charged nucleus around which electrons revolve in definite circula..

Avogadro's Law - Amedeo Avogadro introduced the term "molecule" and distinguished it from 'atom'. According to Avogadro, particles in the gaseous state do not exist as atoms but as molecules. In 1811 he proposed his famous hypothesis, now known as 'Avogadro's Law'. As, it was found that e..

Position of an element in the Periodic Table, its atomic number and atomic mass Periodic Table to identify metals, semimetals, nonmetals, and halogens Periodic Table to identify alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and transition metals, and trends in ionization energy, electronegativity, and t..

Position of an element in the Periodic Table, its atomic number and atomic mass Periodic Table to identify metals, semimetals, nonmetals, and halogens Periodic Table to identify alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and transition metals, and trends in ionization energy, electronegativity, and t..