NEETChemistryStructure of Atom
What does the uncertainty principle mathematically express?
Options
- AThe behavior of electrons in a magnetic field
- BThe relationship between energy and time
- CThe relationship between position and momentum
- DThe quantization of energy levels in atoms
Correct answer
C. The relationship between position and momentum
Step-by-step solution
The uncertainty principle mathematically expresses the impossibility of determining the exact position and momentum (or velocity) of an electron simultaneously.