Table of Contents
- 1 Why can we not know the position of an electron in an atom with high precision?
- 2 Why is it impossible to know precisely the momentum and position of an electron at the same time?
- 3 Why can’t we know the location of an electron?
- 4 Why Heisenberg uncertainty principle is not applicable for a bigger molecule?
- 5 Why can’t we overcome the uncertainty predicted by Heisenberg’s principle by building more precise devices to reduce the error in the measurement below the H 4 limit?
Why can we not know the position of an electron in an atom with high precision?
Seeing a subatomic particle, such as an electron, is not so simple. The uncertainty principle explains why this doesn’t happen: if an electron got too close to the nucleus, then its position in space would be precisely known and, therefore, the error in measuring its position would be minuscule.
Why is it impossible to know precisely the momentum and position of an electron at the same time?
Since you can only “see” electrons with super high energy light, the “seeing” process actually changes the momentum of the electron and sends it flying. So you can’t know both position and momentum with accuracy.
Why can’t we know the location of an electron?
The momentum of an electron is proportional to its velocity, but based on its wave properties; its position is based on its particle position in space. The significance of this uncertainty is that you can never know exactly where an atom’s electrons are, only where they are most likely to be.
Why can’t you determine the exact position of an electron?
The Heisenberg uncertainty principle states that the exact position and momentum of an electron cannot be simultaneously determined. This is because electrons simply don’t have a definite position and direction of motion.
Why can’t you know the position and velocity of a particle?
Because a particle just does not have both an exact position and exact momentum.
Why Heisenberg uncertainty principle is not applicable for a bigger molecule?
The uncertainty is too small to notice. It only notices microscopic particles. A phenomenon like the atomic process and displacement are critically applicable. This is the reason why the Heisenberg uncertainty principle is significant only for the smaller particles.
Why can’t we overcome the uncertainty predicted by Heisenberg’s principle by building more precise devices to reduce the error in the measurement below the H 4 limit?
Why can’t we overcome the uncertainty predicted by Heisenberg’s principle by building more precise devices to reduce the error in the measurement below the. limit? Answer: The principle is not due to limitation of the measuring devices.