How did the Heisenberg uncertainty principle contribute to the idea that electrons occupy "clouds" or "orbitals"? Because the exact position of the electron is not known,it must be assumed that the electron takes up the entire space in an orbital.
The number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom can be determined from a set of simple rules. The number of protons in the nucleus of the atom is equal to the atomic number (Z). The number of electrons in a neutral atom is equal to the number of protons.
Answer:
C(btw this could be wrong)
Explanation:
A scale and a ruler. The scale to measure the mass, and a ruler to measure the volume.
Last option that is none of above is right answer.
