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Lecture Video
The idea that matter (and thus an electron) has both particle-like and wave-like properties is introduced, and chemist Darcy Wanger Grinolds introduces us to quantum dot technology. We also start to consider the impact that the Schrödinger equation had on our understanding of the atom.
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Lecture Notes
Clicker Questions
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Textbook Reading
| TOPICS | 5th EDITION | 4th EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| The Wave-Particle Duality of Matter | Section 1.5 | Section 1.5 |
| The Uncertainty Principle | Section 1.6 | Section 1.6 |
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