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Question: What is the shape of the p-orbital?

Options:

  1. Spherical
  2. Dumbbell
  3. Double dumbbell
  4. Linear

Correct Answer: Dumbbell

Solution: 

The p-orbital has a dumbbell shape.

What is the shape of the p-orbital?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the shape of the p-orbital?
  1. Spherical
  2. Dumbbell
  3. Double dumbbell
  4. Linear

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the shape of the p-orbital?
Correct Answer: Dumbbell shape
  • Step 1: Understand that orbitals are regions in an atom where electrons are likely to be found.
  • Step 2: Learn that there are different types of orbitals: s, p, d, and f.
  • Step 3: Focus on the p-orbital, which is one of the types of orbitals.
  • Step 4: Visualize the p-orbital as having two lobes that are shaped like a dumbbell.
  • Step 5: Remember that the p-orbital has a central node where the probability of finding an electron is zero.
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