Which Picture Best Represents an Atomic-Level View of a Weak

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Which picture best represents an atomic-level view of a weak electrolyte solution (water molecules not shown) ?

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Definitions:

Electron Orbital

A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of either one electron or a pair of electrons in an atom.

Energy Level

An energy level is a quantized state of energy that an electron can occupy in an atom, related to the electron's position and movement.

D Orbitals

Refers to a set of orbitals in an atom that have a distinctive shape and can hold up to 10 electrons, important in the distribution of electrons in atoms.

Shape

A geometric figure or form determined by its external boundaries or contours.