Electrons surround the nucleus of an atom in areas of probability rather than in defined orbits.

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This statement is true. According to the theory of quantum mechanics, electrons are described by an electron cloud or wave function that takes into account the probability of finding an electron in a particular region of space around the nucleus, rather than being in defined orbits like in the classical model of the atom.

Electrons Surround the Nucleus of an Atom in Areas of Probability