Q3 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2011 · Chemistry

Orbital is

  • A
    circular path around the nucleus in which electrons are revolves
  • Correct answer
    B
    space around the nucleus where the probability of finding the electron is maximum
  • C
    amplitude of electrons wave
  • D
    None of the above

Solution

An atomic orbital is a three dimensional region of definite shape around the nucleus where the probability of finding the electron is maximum. Therefore, an atom has both characteristic energy and a characteristic shape.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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