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What is an orbital? Describe the shapes of $s$ and $p$ orbitals in words and by sketches.
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This function can be used to calculate the probability of finding any electron of an atom in any specific region around the atom's nucleus. The term may also refer to the physical region or space where the electron can be found. Show more…
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