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quantum
The minimum quantity of energy that can either be lost or gained by an atom.
quantum mechanical model
An atomic model that comes from the solution to Schrödinger’s equation.
quantum mechanics
The study of the motion of objects that are atomic or subatomic in size and thus demonstrate wave-particle
duality.
quantum number
The number that specifies the properties of the atomic orbitals and the electrons in those orbitals.
quaternary structure
The specific interaction and orientation of the subunits of a protein.