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Atomic nucleus is part of Atom. Activate to inspect this relation.Quantum mechanics applies to Atom. Activate to inspect this relation.Electron is part of Atom. Activate to inspect this relation.State of matter emerges from Atom. Activate to inspect this relation.Atom is part of Molecule. Activate to inspect this relation.Electron shell is part of Atom. Activate to inspect this relation.Electron is part of Electron shell. Activate to inspect this relation.Atom is part of Chemical compound. Activate to inspect this relation.Ion is derived from Atom. Activate to inspect this relation.Isotope is derived from Atom. Activate to inspect this relation.Atomic orbital is part of Atom. Activate to inspect this relation.Atomic orbital depends on Quantum mechanics. Activate to inspect this relation.Electron shell emerges from Atomic orbital. Activate to inspect this relation.Spectral line is derived from Atomic orbital. Activate to inspect this relation.Nanoparticle is part of Atom. Activate to inspect this relation.Elementary particle is part of Atom. Activate to inspect this relation.Atomic orbitalAtomQuantum mechanicsSpectral lineElectron shellMoleculeChemical compoundAtomic nucleusElectronIonIsotopeState of matterNanoparticleElementary particle
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Atomic orbital

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At a glance

In quantum mechanics, an atomic orbital is a function describing the location and wave-like behavior of an electron in an atom.

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Chemistry · Quantum Physics · Atomic Physics
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  • This view connects 7 disciplines: Atomic Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Particle Physics, Physics, Quantum Physics.
  • Atomic orbital is a bridge concept — viewed here through Atomic Physics, Chemistry, Quantum Physics.
  • The connections here span 4 relation families.
  • Scale explains 3 concepts in this view (Atomic Physics, Chemistry, Physics, Quantum Physics).

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From a Leaf to the ClimateWhy Music Moves UsHow Machines LearnReasoning about a Leaf and the Climate

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One fabric

3750 concepts and 5051 typed relations form one connected component — no isolated silo.

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