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What is an orbital?

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Electron orbitals are the three-dimensional areas around the nucleus of an atom where a particular electron resides. Each orbital can hold two electrons. They are also known as atomic orbitals. Atomic orbitals come in different shapes, depending on the number of electrons the atom has.

The precise definition of an orbital, is a mathematical function that describes the location of an electron in an atom, based on probability. “Atomic orbital” generally refers to the region of space where an electron could possibly be present, based on the mathematical function for that orbital.

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relating to, or forming an orbit (such as the orbit of a moon, planet, or spacecraft)

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