Modern Atomic Theory

Learning Objectives
• Investigate how the quantum mechanical nature of the electron gave rise to
modern atomic orbital theory.
• Evaluate how the quantum mechanical nature of the electron can be used to
refine models of the atom.
Revising the Atomic Model

Electron Cloud Model

 Shell Model Explained

Energy shells
(n)

Number of electrons
(2n²)

Subshells
Atomic Orbitals

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Atomic Orbitals (continued)