In the context of the wave-like behavior of electrons, the phenomenon observed in the double-slit experiment demonstrates that electrons can exhibit __________, behaving like waves rather than particles.

In the double‑slit experiment, when electrons are fired one at a time through two slits, the pattern that builds up on the screen is a series of bright and dark bands, just like a ripple pattern. This shows that each electron interferes with itself, a property that only waves can do. The interference pattern proves that electrons can act as waves, not just as tiny balls. In short, electrons exhibit wave‑like interference, revealing their dual particle‑wave nature.