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ELECTRON ORBITE ELECTRONIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 - external organization data 1997-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Atomic Physics
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

one of the electrons that according to the theory of Rutherford and Bohr revolve in an orbit about the nucleus of an atom.

DEF

Electrons in extranuclear structure of atom.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Physique atomique
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

planétaire : Se dit d'un corps dont le mouvement s'apparente à celui d'une planète [p. ex.] : «Électron planétaire».

Spanish

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