Question

Which statement correctly defines an atomic orbital?

• A. A well-defined path of an electron around the nucleus
• B. A region in space where the probability of finding an electron is high
• C. A fixed location in the atom where electrons reside
• D. The path followed by an electron in circular motion

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) A region in space where the probability of finding an electron is high