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Wave Functions and Atomic Orbitals - General Physics

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Explore wave functions and atomic orbitals in this comprehensive 27-minute physics lesson. Delve into the quantum mechanical model of the atom, challenging the Bohr model's circular orbits concept. Understand how wave functions, derived from the Schrödinger equation, describe electron behavior in quantized energy regions. Examine the shapes of s, p, and d orbitals and grasp the significance of de Broglie's matter-wave proposition. Learn about the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and its implications for particle position, momentum, energy, and time measurements. Study atomic orbital energies through orbital diagrams and electron occupation patterns. Discover the four quantum numbers (n, l, ml, ms) and their roles in describing electron states. Investigate the Pauli Exclusion Principle and its impact on electron configurations. Conclude by mastering the shorthand notation for electron configurations, essential for understanding atomic structure and behavior in various chemical contexts.

Syllabus

Lesson Introduction
Wave Functions
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Atomic Orbitals and Atomic Orbital Diagram
Quantum Numbers and the Pauli Exclusion Principle
Electron Configuration


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