Question

___ is the fixed path the electron takes while revolving around the nucleus

• A. Circle
• B. Orbit
• C. Orbital
• D. Shell

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B

Orbit

D

Shell

Electrons revolve around the nucleus in a fixed path called as orbits. They are also called shells. They are named after alphabets like K, L, M, N, O and so on. The no of electrons in an orbit is given by the formula $2n^2$.