How Quantum Mechanics makes the atom 3 dimensional, effects the shape of molecules, and dictates the periodic table's configuration
- Author
- Matthew Macariou
- Published
- Mon 25 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://chemistrymadesimple.net/how-quantum-mechanics-makes-the-atom-3-dimensional-effects-the-shape-of-molecules-and-dictates-the-periodic-tables-configuration
The download mentioned: Chemistrymadesimple.net/2
In this episode we consider how quantum mechanics effects the atomic model and more:
- There's more to electron shells
- Subshells and orbitals
- 3D shape of orbitals
- Orbitals, bond angles and shape of molecules
- The reason the periodic table gets broader down the table
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