List the differences between orbits and …

Orbits

Orbitals 

Orbit is a well-defined circular path around the nucleus in which electrons revolve around the nucleus.

3-dimensional space around the nucleus where is probability of finding an electron is maximum is called an orbital. 

It represents the motion of an electron in one plane. 

It represents motion of an electron in three-dimensional space.

All the orbits are either circular or elliptical. 

Orbitals are of different shapes such as spherical, dumbbell and double dumbbell.  

In an orbit one, two or more than two electrons can be present. In an orbit number of electrons can be 2n2 where ‘n’ is number of orbit or principle quantum number. 

In one orbital maximum two electrons can be filled. 

Orbits are non-directional in nature. 

Orbitals are directional in nature except s-orbitals which are spherical in shape. 

Orbits represent that position and momentum of an electron can be measured simultaneously with certainty. Which is against Heinsberg’s principle. 

Orbitals concept completely complies with Heinsberg’s uncertainty principle. 

Atomic Structure showing Orbit 

Shapes of s, p, d and f-orbitals