Which term describes the region in which an electron is most likely to be found?

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orbital

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Raegan Singh

Physics

9 April, 12:08

Which term describes the region in which an electron is most likely to be found?

path

cloud

isotope

orbital

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Answers (2)

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Jasper Barrett · Answer 1

D: Orbital; )

Lillie Kirby · Answer 2

Orbital

Explanation:

Orbital:

This is the region around the nucleus where the probability of finding an electron is more. Orbital is a mathematical function. This function shows properties like wave. The orbitals like s, p d and f are the mostly filled orbitals. The atomic orbitals allows all the atoms to make covalent bond with the other atoms.

So the answer is 'orbital'.

Which term describes the region in which an electron is most likely to be found?pathcloudisotopeorbital

Which term describes the region in which an electron is most likely to be found?

path

cloud

isotope

orbital