Question

What is the path taken by the electron during its trajectory around the nucleus called?

• A. orbital
• B. orbit
• C. shell
• D. circles

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B

orbit

C

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 $2n^2$.