Electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom________ .
A) in clouds of probability
B) briefly and then bond to other atoms
C) in fixed orbits, like planets going around the sun
D) by continually passing through the nucleus

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The modern understanding of atomic structure suggests that electrons exist in clouds of probability, also known as electron orbitals. These orbitals represent regions of space where the probability of finding an electron is high. Therefore, electrons do not orbit the nucleus in fixed paths like planets orbiting the sun.

Electrons Orbit the Nucleus of an Atom________