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what is wave and how electrons show wave phenomenon within an atom. like in Px or Py or Pz orbital how electrons interchanged from one dumble to another?
If the atom is isolated and is initially in one of the stationary states, part of which are associated to the types of orbital Px, Py, and Pz, then it will stay in this state (i.e. does not change to the other orbital shape) until interaction with vacuum field forces the electron to undergo spontaneous emission where it will go to the ground state.Parveen said:moving from one dumble to another (i guess). and they are moving so fast that instead of determining their exact position we can only determine their probabilistic position.
No, you can't find the trajectory of an electron around the nucleus.Parveen said:I have doubts about the trace followed by electrons of the atom while moving around nucleus in the P-orbital
Electrons exhibit wave-like behavior within an atom due to their dual nature as both particles and waves. This means that they can behave like particles with defined positions and momenta, but also exhibit wave-like properties such as diffraction and interference.
The wave nature of electrons in atoms is significant because it helps explain the stability of atoms and the arrangement of electrons in atomic orbitals. It also plays a role in understanding chemical bonding and the behavior of matter at the atomic level.
Electrons in atomic orbitals behave like standing waves, where the electron's position is not well-defined but its wave function has a specific shape and energy. This wave function determines the probability of finding the electron at different locations within the orbital.
The wave nature of electrons is closely related to the energy levels in atoms. The allowed energy levels in an atom correspond to different wave functions for the electrons, which determine the electron's energy and behavior within the atom.
Yes, the wave nature of electrons can be observed experimentally through various techniques such as electron diffraction, where electrons are diffracted by a crystal lattice and produce a diffraction pattern. This supports the idea that electrons behave as waves within an atom.