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What are the 2 things about an electron that you cannot know exactly?
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∙ 7y ago
Atomic theory does not really refer to electrons---indeed, when it was first created they did not even know electrons existed, and the modern reinterpretation of its postulates (in light of our knowledge of subatomic particles, fission, fusion, and isotopes) does not talk specifically about electrons either. Now based on your question, I presume that what you are looking for is that we cannot know both the position and momentum of an electron simultaneously. This is the application of Heisenburg's uncertainty principle to electrons. It is the reason why we talk about the location of electrons in terms of probabilities of finding them somewhere within the region of space defined by orbitals.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoscientists can only figure very limited things about electrons eg. how many protons electrons and neutrons there are in each atom but we cannot see the atoms even with an electron microscopeso technically isotopes ions bonds and compounds are the main things unless you are in university or past grade 11
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∙ 7y agoposition and speed
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Does a electron cloud have a specific size?
It is impossible to know exactly where an electron is. Thus, the size of an electron cloud can be given only in terms of probability. Even then, the size of the electron cloud depends on how many electrons an atom possesses.
How many electron microscopes are there in the world?
No one exactly knows the exact number of how many electron microscopes there are in the world but the estimation would depend on how strong these microscopes are (as i dont know much about electron microscopes).
What does modern atomic theory say about electron location?
the heisenburg uncertainty priciple says that you cannot know an electron's location and speed at the same time
What things represent the word uncertainty?
The uncertainty principle is a theory that the more you know about the speed of an electron, the less you know about its position and vica versa
What is the relationship between the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain?
Electron transport cannot proceed if protons cannot be pumped across the inner membrane. Protons cannot be pumped unless the available energy to move them out of the matrix exceeds the required amount plus what energy is lost to heat.
Does a electron cloud have a specific size?
It is impossible to know exactly where an electron is. Thus, the size of an electron cloud can be given only in terms of probability. Even then, the size of the electron cloud depends on how many electrons an atom possesses.
Why can we not accurately predict where in the electron cloud electrons can be found?
We cannot accurately predict where in the electron cloud electrons can be found because of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. This principle states that it is impossible to simultaneously know the exact position and momentum of an electron. As a result, we can only describe the probability distribution or the likelihood of finding an electron in a particular region of the electron cloud.
How many electron microscopes are there in the world?
No one exactly knows the exact number of how many electron microscopes there are in the world but the estimation would depend on how strong these microscopes are (as i dont know much about electron microscopes).
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Can you spit electrons?
As far as we know: no. An electron is a fundamental particle, which means it cannot be split into anything else.
What does modern atomic theory say about electron location?
the heisenburg uncertainty priciple says that you cannot know an electron's location and speed at the same time
What are exactly those things called on the firebolt broomstick?
What things. The things where Harry puts his feet I don't know but they are there for more support.
Where was Shakespeare first play at?
We don't know exactly what Shakespeare's first play was, so we cannot answer questions about it.
How does Nutria effect people?
They do things that annoy people. I don't know exactly what though
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A map is a useful tool for that purpose.
Is schizophrenia a choice?
No, you cannot choose to have schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness. Because we don't know exactly what causes schizophrenia, it cannot be induced either.
What things represent the word uncertainty?
The uncertainty principle is a theory that the more you know about the speed of an electron, the less you know about its position and vica versa
