What is an electron cloud?

Answer by  labgirl (333)

Electron cloud theory is a way of expressing the general area in which there is a probability of finding electrons within an atom. Electrons are moving particles and there is a range of spaces they are likely inhabiting around the nucleus. The electron cloud is negatively charged.

Answer by  ck0689 (284)

The electron cloud is a the part of the atom that is not the nucleus and is where the electrons are, it accounts for the most volume of an atom.

Answer by  Kilotheros (97)

An electron cloud is the area of an atom that contains the electrons. The electron cloud surounds the nucleus. The nucleus is in the center of the atom.

Answer by  Irene (104)

An electron cloud is used in the quantum mechanics version of atomic structure. An electron cloud is simply the area around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are most likely to be found.