Practice Shapes Of Atomic Orbitals (2.6.2) - Structure of Atom

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Question 1.
What shape is an s orbital?
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Think about the simplest geometric shape.
Question 2.
How many p orbitals are present at the second energy level?
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Remember the letter designation for p orbitals.
3Question 3.
Which of the following orbitals is spherical?
- 1s
- 2p
- 3d
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Think of the simplest shape.
4Question 4.
True or False: d orbitals exist in spherical shapes.
- True
- False
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Consider the nature of their shapes, which are not uniform.
Question 5.
Calculate the probable area in which an electron in a 2p orbital could be found as compared to a 1s orbital.
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Consider the areas defined by the probability densities.
Question 6.
Using quantum numbers, describe the equivalent orbital of an electron with n=4 and l=3.
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Recall how l determines subshell designation.

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