I keep getting “Orbitals” questions wrong in Structure of Atom. What's the trap?
drawing fixed circular orbits (Bohr) instead of probability clouds.
The usual trap: drawing fixed circular orbits (Bohr) instead of probability clouds. How to avoid it: an orbital is a probability map, not a track. Go back to the definition — regions around the nucleus where an electron is most likely to be found (s spherical, p dumbbell).
Key point
Orbitals
Common mistake
drawing fixed circular orbits (Bohr) instead of probability clouds.
Memory tip
an orbital is a probability map, not a track.
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