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An electron’s position cannot be known precisely. Only its probability of being in a certain location can be known.
Bohr model
Einstein’s model
electron cloud model
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Electron cloud model.
Explanation: In modern quantum mechanics electrons are described by a wavefunction; |ψ(x)|^2 gives the probability density of finding the electron at position x. The Heisenberg uncertainty principle prevents simultaneously knowing exact position and momentum. The Bohr model used fixed orbits (definite positions), and "Einstein’s model" isn’t the correct label for the quantum probability description.
Explanation: In modern quantum mechanics electrons are described by a wavefunction; |ψ(x)|^2 gives the probability density of finding the electron at position x. The Heisenberg uncertainty principle prevents simultaneously knowing exact position and momentum. The Bohr model used fixed orbits (definite positions), and "Einstein’s model" isn’t the correct label for the quantum probability description.
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