atomic orbital
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atomic orbital
noun atomic orbitals
- A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of either one electron or a pair of electrons in an atom. This function can be used to calculate the probability of finding any electron of an atom in any specific region around the atom's nucleus.
- The physical region or space where an electron can be calculated to be present, as defined by the particular mathematical form of the orbital.
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noun function
| हिन्दी | परमाणु कक्षक parmāṇu kakṣak |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Atomorbital |
noun region
| 中文 | 原子軌道 /原子轨道 |
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| Русский | а́томная орбита́ль átomnaja orbitálʹ |
| Tiếng Việt | orbital nguyên tử |
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title = {atomic orbital},
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year = {2026},
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