Asked in PMC Practice Test 18 (2021) 2021Moderate

The region where the probability of finding an electron is maximum, is called as?

Correct answer: C. Orbital

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

Explanation

OPTION A: The nucleus of an atom is the central region of an atom where the majority of the mass is concentrated. It contains the protons and neutrons. OPTION B: The atom is the smallest particle of matter. OPTION C: The region where the probability of finding an electron is maximum is called orbital. Hence, C is the correct option.OPTION D: A plane passing through the nucleus on which the probability of finding an electron is zero is called a nodal plane.

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