Quantum Mechanics and Behavior
- Wave-Particle Duality: Electrons exhibit both particle-like and wave-like properties. This duality is described by quantum mechanics, which predicts that electrons can behave as waves with certain wavelengths, especially observable in phenomena such as electron diffraction.
- Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle: According to Werner Heisenberg’s principle, it is impossible to simultaneously measure the exact position and momentum of an electron. This principle is a fundamental aspect of quantum mechanics and implies a limit to how precisely we can know an electron’s properties.
- Quantum States: Electrons occupy specific energy levels or orbitals around an atomic nucleus. These orbitals are described by quantum numbers and are determined by the Schrödinger equation. The probability of finding an electron in a particular region around the nucleus is described by the electron’s wavefunction.
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