Particles of the Universe (7 of 9) - Shapes

In an #atom, the #electron is said to be anywhere and everywhere until we look for it. It has a #probability function that describes the best possible location where it might be. When an electron revolves around an atom with four or fewer #protons, it has a spherical shape known as an s orbital. As more protons are added to the nucleus of the atom, the electron begins to take new paths with shapes that can be described as #dumbbells, #clovers, etc. These shapes are known as p, d and f #orbitals. Why does the electron have a probability nature and why does it create unique shapes as it surrounds the atom?

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[fantasiaenre]

Your non-pretension is transparent in your voice, you are a man of genuine loyalty to truth, and knowledge.
Thus, we can fully expect your discoveries to remain in the shadow for the coming years, maybe decades;
but such is truth, and it forever remains.

[dehilster]

Absolutely an amazing system. First realistic explanation for the physical shapes of orbits. Wow!