Asked by Clueless

Explain the most important reason why we have attempted to create a model of the atom and more specifically,
why it was so important to understand the position and movement of an electron.

These are extra credit questions so I neeeed the points but I'm stumped
Answered by bobpursley
In both questions, is the question how do we understand matter? and why?
The answer is to understand what will happen when we build things from it, heat it, cool it, put it in light, put it in dark, put it under pressure, or a magnetic field, or try to conduct electricity with it.
Answered by Clueless
How do I ask Ms. Sue?
Answered by bobpursley
ask Ms Sue? Put in the school subject area, Help, Ms Sue.
Answered by Clueless
Oh wait no someone suggested that I should ask ms sue but I just want help from anyone
Answered by Clueless
I still don't understand
Answered by bobpursley
Ok, I like your name, clueless.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Bobpursley is a chemistry instructor. I know nothing about chemistry.

Answered by bobpursley
I still don't understand>>

reread what I wrote. Ask specific questions about what you dont understand, my crystal ball is on the blink.
Answered by Clueless
Thanks Mr.bob

I don't get why knowing is important I just know that i need to know
Answered by bobpursley
If you are an engineer, creating something, you would need to know what the materials were, how much to use, how much weight they could bear, what would happen in very cold icy weather...or the building would fail, and people could die.
It is the same with all elements. You need to have a basis of understanding what they can/will do when under stress, or in reactions.
Answered by Clueless
Makes sense now Thanks!!