electron cloud model

The electron cloud model describes how electrons are distributed around an atom’s nucleus. Instead of fixed paths, electrons exist in regions called “clouds” where there's a high probability of finding them. These clouds are not solid but fuzzy, indicating the areas where electrons are most likely to be located at any given time. This model reflects the uncertain and dynamic nature of electrons due to their wave-like behavior, helping us understand atomic structure more accurately than earlier fixed-orbit models. It’s a visual way to represent the complex and probabilistic nature of electron positions around atoms.