Question

Atoms have been traditionally viewed as being composed of three different types of particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. However, research done by Louis de Broglie and expanded upon by Erwin Schrödinger changed how scientists viewed electrons. How has our increased understanding of the electron led to current atomic models?

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Explanation:

Before the advent of the wave-particle duality theory proposed by Louis de Broglie, there was a sharp distinction between mater and waves.

However, Louis de Broglie introduced the idea that mater could display wave-like properties.  Erwin Schrödinger developed this idea into what is now known as the wave mechanical model of the atom.

In this model, electrons are regarded as waves. We can only determine the probability of finding the electron within certain high probability regions within the atom called orbitals.

This idea has been the longest surviving atomic model and has greatly increased our understanding of atoms.