6 Differences Between Orbit and Orbitals
S.NO. | Orbit | Orbit |
1. | An orbit is a path that an electron follows around the nucleus due to attraction. | An orbital is a mathematical representation of the probability of finding an electron in a specific location around the nucleus of an atom. |
2. | Orbitals are shaped like clouds or lobes. | |
3. | Orbits involve two objects. | Orbitals involve a single atom. |
4. | Orbits involve the movement of objects with kinetic energy. | Orbitals involve the probability of finding an electron with a specific energy level. |
5. | Orbits can vary in size. | Orbitals have a specific size determined by their energy level. |
6. | Orbits have a defined structure. | Orbitals have a more complex and indeterminate structure. |
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