What is the shape of the d orbital?

Practice Questions

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

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the shape of the d orbital?
  • 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.
  • Step 3: Focus on the d orbital, which is one of the types of orbitals.
  • Step 4: Visualize the shape of the d orbital as having two lobes or 'dumbbells' that are connected at the center.
  • Step 5: Realize that this shape can also be described as a 'double dumbbell' because it looks like two dumbbells joined together.
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