atomic orbital
nounDefinitions
A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of either one electron or a…
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…
The physical region or space where an electron can be calculated to be present, as defined by the particular mathematical form of the orbital.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for atomic orbital. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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