When a circuit is arranged in series:

There is only one path the electrons can take through the circuit, and they must pass through all circuit components.

There are multiple paths the electron can take through the circuit, and it is possible to pass through one circuit component but not another.

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In a series circuit, the correct description is:

There is only one path the electrons can take through the circuit, and they must pass through all circuit components.

In a series configuration, all components (such as resistors, light bulbs, etc.) are connected end-to-end in a single path. This means that the current that flows through the circuit must pass through each component consecutively. If any component in a series circuit fails or is disconnected, the entire circuit becomes open, and the current stops flowing.

The second statement describes a parallel circuit, where there are multiple paths for electrons to take, and components can be bypassed.