Where Does an Electron Reside in the Cloud Model?

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Start date Apr 12, 2010
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Cloud Electron Model

In summary, the cloud model is a simplified representation of the atom that depicts electrons as being spread out in a cloud-like formation, rather than orbiting around the nucleus in specific paths. It is named after this depiction and in this model, an electron's exact location cannot be determined, but instead has a probability of being located in a certain region around the nucleus. The cloud model helps to better explain the behavior and interactions of electrons in atoms and provides a more accurate representation of their location. It differs from the Bohr model, which shows electrons in specific paths and does not take into account the uncertainty principle.

Apr 12, 2010

clm321

in the electron cloud model is the electron cloud where you would most likely fin the electron at?

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Apr 12, 2010

kanato

Where the wavefunction has the largest magnitude.

What is the cloud model?

The cloud model is a simplified representation of the atom, which shows electrons as being spread out in a cloud-like formation rather than orbiting around the nucleus in specific paths.

Why is it called the cloud model?

The cloud model gets its name from the fact that it depicts electrons as being spread out in a cloud-like formation, rather than in specific, defined paths around the nucleus.

Where does an electron reside in the cloud model?

In the cloud model, an electron's exact location cannot be determined. Instead, it is described as having a probability of being located in a certain region around the nucleus.

What is the significance of the cloud model?

The cloud model helps to better explain the behavior of electrons in atoms, as well as their interactions with other elements. It also provides a more accurate representation of the uncertainty and probability involved in the location of electrons.

How does the cloud model differ from the Bohr model?

The Bohr model depicts electrons as orbiting around the nucleus in specific, defined paths, whereas the cloud model shows electrons as being spread out in a cloud-like formation with a probability of being located in a certain region around the nucleus. The cloud model also takes into account the uncertainty principle, which the Bohr model does not.