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The region of space where an electron is likely to be found is better known as ___________


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Sub-atomic space

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Sub-orbital

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Orbital

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None of the choices

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Solution

The correct option is C

Orbital


Atomic orbitals are regions of space around the nucleus of an atom where an electron is likely to be found. But this is not an unlimited number. We can have only two electrons will be found in any orbital space.


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