Glossary 1.1


The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.

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Q

Quantum

a unit or packet of energy 


Quantum Mechanical Model

a model for the atom based on quantum theory and the calculation of probabilities for the location of electrons


Quantum Mechanics

the application of quantum theory to explain the properties of matter, particularly electrons in atoms


Quantum Numbers

numbers that describe the quantum mechanical properties of orbitals; from the solutions t Schrondinger's wave equation