How Quantum Mechanics makes the atom 3 dimensional, effects the shape of molecules, and dictates the periodic table's configuration

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In this episode we consider how quantum mechanics effects the atomic model and more:

  • There's more to electron shells
  • Subshells and orbitals
  • 3D shape of orbitals
  • Orbitals, bond angles and shape of molecules
  • The reason the periodic table gets broader down the table


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2025-08-25 7 min

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