Multiple Choice
Which term is defined as the region in an atom where an electron is most likely to be located?
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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements
The Electron Configuration
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Which of the following is a feature of the electron cloud model of an atom?
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Electrons are located only at specific points in space.
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Electrons are stationary and do not move around the nucleus.
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Electrons are found in regions of space where there is a high probability of their location.
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Electrons travel in fixed circular orbits around the nucleus.
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Understand that the electron cloud model describes the behavior and location of electrons in an atom based on quantum mechanics rather than fixed paths.
Recall that earlier atomic models, like the Bohr model, proposed electrons travel in fixed circular orbits around the nucleus, which is not accurate in the electron cloud model.
Recognize that the electron cloud model states electrons do not have precise, fixed positions but are found in regions of space where there is a high probability of locating them, called orbitals.
Note that electrons are not stationary; they exhibit wave-like behavior and move within these probabilistic regions rather than at specific points or fixed paths.
Conclude that the key feature of the electron cloud model is the concept of probability distributions for electron locations, meaning electrons are found in regions of space with high probability, not fixed points or orbits.
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