4-1: Orbitals Flashcards
1
Q
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
A
It is impossible to determine simultaneously both the position and velocity of an electron or any other particle.
2
Q
Quantum theory
A
Describes mathematically the wave properties of electrons and other very small particles
3
Q
Orbital
A
Three-dimensional region around the nucleus that indicates the probable location of an electron
4
Q
Formula for energy level
A
2n^2
5
Q
A single orbital can hold up to how many electrons?
A
Two
