Question

Describe the quantum model of an atom in terms of energy levels, sublevels, and orbitals. (Any atom is acceptable)

Answer 1

Quantum mechanic model is based on mathematics. As per this theory the exact position and momentum of electron is impossible to understand. It uses complex shapes of orbitals called electron clouds. n describes the energy of an electron. Larger the value of n larger the distance of electron from the nucleus and larger the orbital. l describles the shape of orbital. Orbitals having same of value of n and different values for l are called subshells.