Understanding Atomic Orbitals

What are the four main types of atomic orbitals?

• s, p, d, f

• 1s, 2p, 3d, 4f

• g, h, i, j

• x, y, z, w

Which type of orbital is spherical in shape?

• p orbital

• s orbital

• d orbital

• f orbital

What is the shape of a p orbital?

• Cylindrical shape

• Dumbbell shape

• Flat shape

• Spherical shape

How many orbitals are present in the d subshell?

• 6

• 5

• 3

• 4

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy an f orbital?

• 14

• 2

• 6

• 10

Which type of orbital has a dumbbell shape?

• p orbital

• d orbital

• f orbital

• s orbital

What is the principal quantum number associated with the s orbital?

• n = 1 (for 1s orbital) or n = 2 (for 2s orbital), etc.

• n = 4 (for 4s orbital)

• n = 0 (for 0s orbital)

• n = 3 (for 3s orbital)

How do the energy levels of orbitals increase as you move away from the nucleus?

• The energy levels of orbitals are highest at the nucleus and decrease outward.

• The energy levels of orbitals decrease as you move away from the nucleus.

• Energy levels remain constant regardless of distance from the nucleus.

• The energy levels of orbitals increase as you move away from the nucleus.