The Emergence Machine

Electron Cloud

abstract · Physics · Level 10 · E1

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Emergence definition

The electron cloud is a model for the electron shell, which involves the interaction of energy and particles, where the electron, a subatomic particle carrying electric charge, occupies a point in space and interacts with other particles to shape the behavior of matter.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
electron cloud
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Motion L1 (requires)
    Understanding motion helps understand force-related concept electron-cloud
  • Force L2 (requires)
    electron cloud requires understanding force as a foundational concept
  • Shell L3 (requires)
    Model for the electron shell.
  • Model L8 (requires) Technology sense
    Model for the electron shell.
  • Electron L9 (requires)
    Model for the electron shell.