Question

Electrons are found


on set orbitals around the nucleus.


around the nucleus randomly whizzing around.


inside the nucleus.

Answer 1

Electrons are found **on set orbitals around the nucleus**. In atomic theory, electrons occupy specific regions of space called orbitals, which represent areas where there is a high probability of locating an electron. These orbitals have distinct shapes and energy levels, but electrons do not have fixed positions or orbits like planets around the sun; instead, they are better described by probability distributions.