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Meaning of atomic orbital | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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  1. 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.
    physical
  2. 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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B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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