Chemistry·Prelims Questions

Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle — Prelims Questions

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Version 1Updated 21 Mar 2026
Q1medium

If the uncertainty in the position of an electron is 1.0×1010 m1.0 \times 10^{-10}\ \text{m}, what is the minimum uncertainty in its velocity? (Mass of electron = 9.1×1031 kg9.1 \times 10^{-31}\ \text{kg}, h=6.626×1034 J sh = 6.626 \times 10^{-34}\ \text{J s})

Q2easy

Which of the following statements about the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle is INCORRECT?

Q3medium

An electron is confined to a box of length 0.1 nm0.1\ \text{nm}. What is the minimum uncertainty in its momentum? (Given: =1.054×1034 J s\hbar = 1.054 \times 10^{-34}\ \text{J s})

Q4medium

If the lifetime of an excited state of an atom is 109 s10^{-9}\ \text{s}, what is the minimum uncertainty in its energy? (Given: h=6.626×1034 J sh = 6.626 \times 10^{-34}\ \text{J s})

Q5easy

According to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, which of the following pairs of quantities cannot be simultaneously determined with arbitrary precision?

Q6easy

Why is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle considered a fundamental aspect of quantum mechanics and not just a limitation of experimental techniques?

Q7hard

An electron has a speed of 600 m/s600\ \text{m/s} with an uncertainty of 0.005%0.005\%. What is the minimum uncertainty in its position? (Mass of electron = 9.1×1031 kg9.1 \times 10^{-31}\ \text{kg}, h=6.626×1034 J sh = 6.626 \times 10^{-34}\ \text{J s})

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