Atomic orbital

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000901",
  "term": "Atomic orbital",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of an electron or a pair of electrons in an atom. It defines a region around the nucleus where an electron is most likely to be found. Each orbital is characterized by a unique set of quantum numbers.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 19 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)",
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1086 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/atomic-orbital/"
}