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More on the Atom

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/atomism-ancient/

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  • to describe where electrons are likely to be found around the nucleus, rather than fixed orbits
  • The quantum model of the atom, also known as the quantum mechanical model, is the most current and accurate description of atomic structure.
  • It treats electrons as waves, not just particles, and uses probability distributions (orbitals)

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QUANTUM MODEL OF AN ATOM

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