Material Energy Structure

Properties in Nanoscale
Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description Have a good knowledge of material structures leads to recognizing material behavior based on its structure. In this course, material structures and properties are elaborated in bulk and nanoscale.
Overview
It is clear that, every atomic structure has its own specific bulk properties. Therefore, being familiar with atomic arrangements, different atomic bonds and different kinds of cubic structures provide a general understanding for recognizing materials and components’ properties. On the other hand, in nanoscales, atomic structures are changed which generates novel properties.
Hence, being familiar with mentioned different parameters in atomic structure makes what happens in nanoscale understandable.

Booklet
Description
 It starts with energy structure of atoms including energy levels and energy bands. It talks about how energy structure is filled and how electrons move between energy levels. Goes through principles of electron distribution in solid, and ends with an introduction to energy gap.
Mental Challenge
 What does structure mean when we say “energy structure”?
Quizzes and Activities

Activity: Sketch a schematic of an atom with 9 electrons, and find its name.
Further Reading Sources

Quantum Energy Levels in Atoms