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Orbital

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An orbital is a three-dimensional probability region describing where an electron is likely found, defined by a Schrödinger equation solution.

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An electron's 1s orbital is drawn as a fuzzy sphere marking where that electron is likely found, not a sharp boundary.

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"Orbital" names a probability region with no defined edge or path — it is not a synonym for "orbit."