Multiple Choice
In the context of electronic structure, what does the electron cloud model of the atom describe?
9. Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table
Electronic Structure
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Which term can best describe the electron shown in the following image?
A
Shell
B
Subshell
C
Sublevel
D
Electron
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Observe the image provided, which depicts an atom with a nucleus at the center and electrons orbiting around it in distinct circular paths.
Identify the circular paths as energy levels or shells, which are regions around the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found.
Understand that each shell can hold a certain number of electrons and is associated with a principal quantum number (n).
Recognize that the term 'shell' refers to the entire energy level, which is the path the electron is shown to be on in the image.
Conclude that the best term to describe the electron's location in the image is 'Shell', as it is orbiting in a defined energy level around the nucleus.
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