I keep getting “Heisenberg uncertainty principle” questions wrong in Structure of Atom. What's the trap?
expecting a definite electron path.
The usual trap: expecting a definite electron path. How to avoid it: this is why we talk about probability, not orbits. Go back to the definition — you cannot know an electron's exact position and momentum at the same time.
Key point
Heisenberg uncertainty principle
Common mistake
expecting a definite electron path.
Memory tip
this is why we talk about probability, not orbits.
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