What is the shape of the d orbitals?
Correct Answer: Double dumbbell shape
- Step 1: Understand that orbitals are regions in an atom where electrons are likely to be found.
- Step 2: Know that there are different types of orbitals, including s, p, d, and f orbitals.
- Step 3: Focus on the d orbitals, which are more complex than s and p orbitals.
- Step 4: Visualize the shape of the d orbitals as having two lobes or 'dumbbells' connected at the center.
- Step 5: Realize that there are five different d orbitals, and they all have a similar double dumbbell shape but are oriented differently in space.
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