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1s Orbital

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The 1s orbital is closest orbital to nucleus in an atom. It can hold up to two electrons and has spherical shape.

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