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What Are Orbits Or Shells ?

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What are orbits or shells ?

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 The fixed circular paths along which electrons revolve round the nucleus.

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Chapter 4: Atomic Structure - Additional questions

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S.P. Singh Concise Chemistry [English] Class 7 ICSE
Chapter 4 Atomic Structure
Additional questions | Q 5.2

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