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The Quantum
Mechanical
Model of an
Atom
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Bohr model was later proven to be incorrect

but provided useful model for building an
explanation. However, it did not satisfy the
scientist.
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Erwin Rudolf Josef Schrodinger & Louis de Broglie

● They proposed that light and atoms might exhibit the same

properties since electrons may also have wave characteristics at

times.

● This is known as Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom

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Werner Heisenberg
● He formulated the uncertainty principle that states “ It is
impossible to determine both the momentum and the position of
an electron at the same time accurately.
● Electrons are moving at the great speed
● The probability of finding the electron around the nucleus can be
predicted. It can be represented by electron clouds.
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Electrons
● It might seem mysterious because of its location however, there
is a definite order to the arrangement of electrons despite them
being cloud-like
● The location of the electron depends on the amount of energy it
has.
● Lowest energy level (ground state) and Excited state
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Valence Shell – highest occupied energy level

VALENCE ELECTRON

● Valence Electrons are important in determining how the atom

reacts chemically with another atoms.
● Atoms with complete valence shell (closed shell)
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Atomic Orbitals

● It is a region around the nucleus of an atom where you can find

electrons with higher probability. (House of electrons)
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Electron Configuration
● Shorthand representation of how electrons are located within
orbitals, levels and sublevels
● It is represented by a number, a letter, and a superscript.