Asked in PMC Practice Test 28 (2021) 2021Moderate

The region where probability of finding the electron is maximum is called:

Correct answer: C. Orbital.

  • A. Nucleus.
  • B. Atom.
  • C. Orbital.
  • D. Nodal Plane.

Explanation

The region where the probability of finding electrons is maximum is called the orbital. Orbitals are regions of space around an atom or molecule where there is a high probability of finding an electron. The shape and size of an orbital depend on the energy level and quantum numbers of the electron. Different types of orbitals have different shapes and orientations, such as s, p, d, and f orbitals.

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