Direction of revolution of atomic electrons

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The discussion centers on the direction of atomic electron movement around the nucleus, emphasizing that electrons possess orbital angular momentum (L). This angular momentum provides insights into the motion of electrons, although it is subject to quantum mechanical principles and quantization. The conversation highlights the complexity of electron behavior, reinforcing that while electrons revolve around the nucleus, their precise directional movement is influenced by quantum mechanics.

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all says electrons rounds the nucleus and revolves in its own axis if so in which direction electrons rounds the nucleus?
 
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armaronvinu said:
all says electrons rounds the nucleus and revolves in its own axis if so in which direction electrons rounds the nucleus?

Atoms have orbital angular momentum L. Its direction may give you some idea about how electrons move around the nucleus (with all quantum mechanical caveats about quantization of L).

Eugene.
 

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