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Subshell vs. Orbital — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Subshell and Orbital

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Subshell

One or more orbitals in the electron shell of an atom.

Orbital

Relating to an orbit or orbits.

Subshell

Atomic orbitals for which the values of the n and l quantum numbers are the same, such as the three 2p or five 3d atomic orbitals.

Orbital

An orbital road.

Subshell

(computing) A child process launched by a shell.

Orbital

Each of the actual or potential patterns of electron density which may be formed in an atom or molecule by one or more electrons, and can be represented as a wave function.
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Orbital

Of or relating to an orbit.

Orbital

The wave function of an electron in an atom or molecule, indicating the electron's probable location.

Orbital

Of or relating to, or forming an orbit (such as the orbit of a moon, planet, or spacecraft).

Orbital

(anatomy) Of or relating to the eye socket eyehole.

Orbital

Passing around the outside of an urban area.
The M25 is an orbital motorway around London.

Orbital

Ellipsis of orbital motorway.
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Orbital

(physics) A specification of the energy and probability density of one or more electrons at any point in an atom or molecule, and can be represented as a wave function.

Orbital

Of or pertaining to an orbit.

Orbital

Of or relating to an orbit;
Orbital revolution
Orbital velocity

Orbital

Of or relating to the eye socket;
Orbital scale
Orbital arch

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