Which of the following statements is a valid conclusion from the Heisenberg uncertainty principle?
A)The square of the wave function is proportional to the probability of finding a particle in space.
B)Particles can exhibit wavelike behavior.
C)The orbits proposed by Bohr's model of the atom are correct.
D)An electron in a 2p orbital is always closer to the nucleus than an electron in a 3p orbital.
E)The act of measuring a particle's position changes its momentum,and vice versa.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Heisenberg uncertainty principle states that the more precisely we know the position of a particle, the less precisely we can know its momentum. This means that the act of measuring a particle's position changes its momentum, and vice versa. Therefore, choice E is a valid conclusion from the principle. Choices A and B are also related to quantum mechanics but do not directly follow from the uncertainty principle. Choices C and D are incorrect and do not relate to the uncertainty principle.

Which of the Following Statements Is a Valid Conclusion from the Heisenberg