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SCHRODINGER

• Developed the idea of wave mechanics- treating the electron as if it has wave-like properties.
• Mathematically considered the region of space in the atom where an electron of a given energy would most probably be located.
• This is a radical departure from earlier work. Schrodinger says to forget exactly where the electron is. (Heisenberg says we can't know anyway!), and concentrate on where the electron might be.

Results of the modern theory of electron behavior

• Orbital- the region of space in an atom where it is highly probable that an electron of a given energy level will be located.