MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #953

How does the Heisenberg uncertainty principle apply to an electron in an atomic orbital?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #953

  1. Question 1

    Q1. How does the Heisenberg uncertainty principle apply to an electron in an atomic orbital?

    • A) Precisely determines both position and momentum
    • B) Limits the precision of measuring position and momentum simultaneously
    • C) Guarantees maximum probability at the nucleus
    • D) Describes the quantization of orbital energy

    Answer: Limits the precision of measuring position and momentum simultaneously

    Explanation: The principle states that position and momentum cannot be known precisely. It does not describe energy quantization.