AP EAMCET2013ChemistryStructure of Atom
The basis of quantum mechanical model of an atom is
Options
- Aangular momentum of electron
- Bquantum numbers
- Cdual nature of electron
- Dblack body radiation
Correct answer
C. dual nature of electron
Step-by-step solution
The quantum or wave mechanical model of atom is based upon the dual nature of electron, i.e., the electron is not only a particle but has a wave character. The wave character of electron has partical significance since its wavelength is easily observed in electromagnetic spectrum.