2.6 - Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom
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Define the term 'quantum number'.
💡 Hint: Think about what these numbers represent in terms of an atom's behavior.
What does the Heisenberg uncertainty principle state?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to electrons in atoms.
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What does the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle state?
💡 Hint: Focus on the keywords in the principle.
Which quantum number defines the shape of an orbital?
💡 Hint: Remember how the different orbitals are shaped.
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Calculate the energy difference between the ground state and the first excited state of a hydrogen atom based on the quantum mechanical model.
💡 Hint: Use the energy level equation provided.
Explain how uncertainties in position and momentum affect the representation of atomic models.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of electron behavior in the atom.
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