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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?
Parveen said:like in Px or Py or Pz orbital how electrons interchanged from one dumble to another?
The p_x and p_y are standing waves, linear combinations of counterrotating spherical harmonics Y_{1,-1} and Y_{1,1}Parveen said: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?
Parveen said: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?
ZapperZ said:What exactly is a "dumble"?
The Hydrogen atom is the easiest one to consider. The way they 'show it' is in the spectrum of the em waves that are emitted from the atom when it is excited. The fact that only a limited number of transitions take place (evidence is the limited number of frequencies emitted) implies that there are a limited set of energy levels in the atom. (The energy is quantised). A suitable explanation for this is that the configuration of the electron must be in the form of standing waves. The solution to the equation of motion of the electron gives integer values for the coefficients if you assume a wavelike nature for the bound electrons. That model fits the evidence so it's accepted as being the right one (or 'a' right one).Parveen said:what is wave and how electrons show wave phenomenon within an atom
Electrons within an atom exhibit wave-like properties, known as wave-particle duality. This means that they behave as both particles and waves, depending on the experimental setup.
The wave-like behavior of electrons allows for the formation of distinct energy levels within the electron cloud of an atom. This leads to the stability and organization of atoms, which is essential for the formation of molecules and the existence of matter.
The wave properties of electrons allow them to exist in specific orbitals, which are regions of space where the probability of finding an electron is highest. These orbitals are defined by the wave function, which describes the behavior of an electron in a specific energy level.
No, the wave-like nature of electrons can only be observed indirectly through experiments and mathematical models. This is due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, which states that it is impossible to know both the position and momentum of an electron simultaneously.
The concept of wave-particle duality, first observed in electrons, has revolutionized our understanding of the fundamental nature of matter. It has also played a crucial role in the development of quantum mechanics and has led to groundbreaking discoveries in areas such as particle physics and nanotechnology.