Distinguish between orbital and subshell.

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Orbital
Subshell
1. An atomic orbital is a space where the probability of the electron is the highest. 1. Subshell is a pathway in which the electrons move within the shell.
2. Gives the magnetic quantum number. 2. Gives the angular momentum quantum number.
3. It can hold a maximum of two electrons. 3. The Maximum number of electrons holds depends upon the type of subshell.
4. Orbital is a function which describes the wave-like behaviour of an electron. 4. It is a subdivision of electron shells which is separated by electron orbitals.

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Orbital	Subshell
1. An atomic orbital is a space where the probability of the electron is the highest.	1. Subshell is a pathway in which the electrons move within the shell.
2. Gives the magnetic quantum number.	2. Gives the angular momentum quantum number.
3. It can hold a maximum of two electrons.	3. The Maximum number of electrons holds depends upon the type of subshell.
4. Orbital is a function which describes the wave-like behaviour of an electron.	4. It is a subdivision of electron shells which is separated by electron orbitals.