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Chemistry Made Simple · Aug 25, 2025 · 7 min

How Quantum Mechanics makes the atom 3 dimensional, effects the shape of molecules, and dictates the periodic table's configuration

The download mentioned: Chemistrymadesimple.net/2 In this episode we consider how quantum mechanics effects the atomic model and more: There's more to electron shells Subshells and orbitals 3D shape of orbitals Orbitals, bond angles and shape of molecules The reason the periodic table gets broader down the table Find out how I can help you throughout your chemistry A-Level here. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Find out more about the programme mentioned in the episode Chemistry Made Simple academy  Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

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The download mentioned: Chemistrymadesimple.net/2

In this episode we consider how quantum mechanics effects the atomic model and more:

  • There's more to electron shells
  • Subshells and orbitals
  • 3D shape of orbitals
  • Orbitals, bond angles and shape of molecules
  • The reason the periodic table gets broader down the table


Find out how I can help you throughout your chemistry A-Level here.

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Want to know more, or support the show? Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple

Find out more about the programme mentioned in the episode Chemistry Made Simple academy



Contact me:

Instagram @chemistrymadesimple

Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net

Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

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