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Why can we not accurately predict where in the electron cloud electrons can be found?

One cannot accurately predict where in the electron cloud an electron can be found because of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. This states that the position and the velocity of an object cannot both be measured exactly, at the same time, and since we can determine the velocity of the electron, knowing the location with certainty is not possible. The main reason behind this is that as soon as you "look" at the electron, using whatever method available, you will by the very nature of looking at it, alter its position.


What scientist stated that electron paths cannot be predicted?

Niels Bohr, a Danish physicist, proposed the idea that electron paths cannot be precisely predicted. This concept is known as the "Copenhagen interpretation" of quantum mechanics, which suggests that the behavior of particles on a quantum level is inherently probabilistic.


can a scientist see atoms?

No, scientists cannot directly see atoms because of their very small size. Instead, scientists use techniques like scanning electron microscopes or atomic force microscopes to indirectly visualize atoms and their structures.


Is plutonium magnetic?

Yes, plutonium is magnetic. It has an unpaired electron in its outer electron shell, which gives it magnetic properties.


Can exact path of a moving electron be predicted?

No, the exact path of a moving electron cannot be predicted due to the inherent probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics. Instead, predictions are made in terms of the probability distribution of where the electron is likely to be found.

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Why can we not accurately predict where in the electron cloud electrons can be found?

One cannot accurately predict where in the electron cloud an electron can be found because of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. This states that the position and the velocity of an object cannot both be measured exactly, at the same time, and since we can determine the velocity of the electron, knowing the location with certainty is not possible. The main reason behind this is that as soon as you "look" at the electron, using whatever method available, you will by the very nature of looking at it, alter its position.


Which atom can you not pinpoint exactly?

The electron in an atom cannot be pinpointed exactly due to its wave-particle duality as described by quantum mechanics. The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle states that it is impossible to simultaneously know both the position and momentum of an electron with perfect precision.


Why does the uncertainty principle make it impossible to predict a trajectory for the electron?

A wave does not have a discrete position, it has an area, a line defining its location maybe, but never a point. You can say that a wave has a focus point (a circular wave has a center) but such a point is not where any part of the wave is - where it was maybe - but not where it now is.The fact that an electron is a wave (we may think of it as one in certain circumstances) ensures that it does not have a definite position.


What scientist stated that electron paths cannot be predicted?

Niels Bohr, a Danish physicist, proposed the idea that electron paths cannot be precisely predicted. This concept is known as the "Copenhagen interpretation" of quantum mechanics, which suggests that the behavior of particles on a quantum level is inherently probabilistic.


Give 5 instruments scientist use in their study?

Study of... without knowing what the scientists are studying, you cannot know exactly what instruments they are using.


What does it mean to say that an electron has a probability of being found in a certain location around the nucleus?

Exactly what it says. The precise location of an electron cannot be ascertained. The best that can be done is to calculate probabilities that it is found within various locations.


How expensive will postage rates get?

I cannot predict the future but they increase fairly often. Right now, a stamp is 44 cents and will continue to go up. I cannot say exactly how much but as our economy strengthens it will probably continue to increase.


Can seismographs predict hurricane intensity?

No, seismographs cannot predict hurricane intensity. It can only detect and predict any ground movement


What questions cannot be answered by a scientist?

Questions of faith can not be answered by a scientist.


What is the location of the electron in the electron clouds?

Electrons in the electron cloud of an atom are located at specific energy levels. We cannot say with certainty exactly where the electron is physically located at any given moment, and that's because electrons can be at different physical locations at any instant of time. There are quantum mechanical reasons for this, and just one example of the "variability" of location of an electron is quantum mechanical tunnelling.


When will puberty end for you if you started it when you were 12?

Unfortunatley you cannot predict when you will finish puberty nor can you predict when you'll start.