ChemistryCLASS 9CBSE
answered 12 May 2026Explain the concept of 'electron cloud' in the modern atomic model, contrasting it with Bohr's fixed orbits.
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In the modern atomic model (quantum mechanical model), the 'electron cloud' represents the region around the nucleus where an electron is most likely to be found. It's a probabilistic model, meaning we cannot pinpoint an electron's exact location but can describe its probable distribution. This contrasts with Bohr's model, which depicted electrons orbiting the nucleus in fixed, well-defined circular paths or orbits.