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An electron orbits the nucleus of the atom, which consists of protons and neutrons.

Electrons do not orbit the nucleus in the same sense that the moon orbits the earth. They might be said to form a cloud, which occupies a specific energy level around the nucleus, with their positions and motion describable only in terms of probability.

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In what part of an atom can you find a electron?

shell (orbits)


What term best fits the description this part of an atom orbits the nucleus?

The electron orbits AROUND the nucleus (center).


What is stationary orbits of an atom?

K,l,m,n are the stationary orbits


Which type of particle in the atom is in orbits?

the electrons


What is the maximum number of orbits is an atom?

7 atoms