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ATOMIC ORBITAL [2 records]

Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

The nature and behavior of the electron in a single atom.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Distribution spatiale d'un électron dans un atome.

OBS

Voir aussi «électron orbital», «orbite», «orbitale» et «couche».

Spanish

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Record 2 1996-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Physics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique nucléaire
DEF

Sphère ou couronne sphérique centrée sur un noyau atomique où il existe une haute probabilité de trouver un certain nombre n d'électrons et ce nombre seulement

Spanish

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