Question #701c3
1 Answer
Nov 2, 2017
Electrons are likely to be found in orbitals outside of the nucleus.
Explanation:
The electrons have very little mass. The behavior of the electrons is very similar to the behavior of photons. The behavior of electrons can be accurately predicted using Schroeder's wave equations. These equations describe the shape and location of the orbitals where electrons are found.
Heisenberg's uncertainty principle states that the location and direction of an individual electron can not be known at the same time. The wave equations give only a probability of where an electron is likely to be found.
Electrons are usually found in orbitals that describe a probability of finding an electron in a specific shape and distance from the nucleus.
