Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

The shape of an s orbital is

  • A

    Square

  • B

    Dumbbell

  • C

    Spherical

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  • D

    Cloverleaf

Explanation

s orbitals are spherical (l = 0). p orbitals are dumbbell-shaped (l = 1). d orbitals are mostly cloverleaf (l = 2).

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