An atomic orbital represents:

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An atomic orbital represents the region of high probability for an electron around the nucleus of an atom, which is the most accurate description of an atomic orbital. Option A is incorrect because the shape of an atom is determined by the arrangement of its electrons and the distance between its nucleus and electrons. Option B is incorrect because while electrons do repel each other, this does not describe an atomic orbital. Option C is incorrect because electrons do not follow fixed paths around the nucleus. Option D is incorrect because covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms, not atomic orbitals.

An Atomic Orbital Represents