Practice Shapes of Atomic Orbitals - 2.6.2 | 2. Structure of Atom | CBSE 11 Chemistry Part 1
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2.6.2 - Shapes of Atomic Orbitals

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What shape is an s orbital?

💡 Hint: Think about the simplest geometric shape.

Question 2

Easy

How many p orbitals are present at the second energy level?

💡 Hint: Remember the letter designation for p orbitals.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which of the following orbitals is spherical?

  • 1s
  • 2p
  • 3d

💡 Hint: Think of the simplest shape.

Question 2

True or False: d orbitals exist in spherical shapes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of their shapes, which are not uniform.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the probable area in which an electron in a 2p orbital could be found as compared to a 1s orbital.

💡 Hint: Consider the areas defined by the probability densities.

Question 2

Using quantum numbers, describe the equivalent orbital of an electron with n=4 and l=3.

💡 Hint: Recall how l determines subshell designation.

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