The uncertainty principle states that ________.
A)matter and energy are really the same thing
B)it is impossible to know anything with certainty
C)it is impossible to know the exact position and momentum of an electron
D)there can only be one uncertain digit in a reported number
E)it is impossible to know how many electrons there are in an atom

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The uncertainty principle, proposed by Werner Heisenberg, states that it is impossible to know the exact position and momentum of an electron simultaneously. This means that there will always be some level of uncertainty in our measurements of these quantities. The principle is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics and has numerous applications in physics and chemistry. None of the other options are correct statements of the uncertainty principle.

The Uncertainty Principle States That ________