Question
Use the trends in orbital shapes you've just learned to describe the general features of(a) a $3 s$ orbital(b) a $4 s$ orbital
Step 1
An s orbital is spherical in shape and the electron density is evenly distributed around the nucleus. The number in front of the s (like 3s or 4s) represents the principal quantum number (n), which indicates the energy level and size of the orbital. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Adriano Chikande and 97 other Chemistry 101 educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Give the shape that describes each hybrid orbital set: (a) $s p^{2}$ (b) $s p^{3} d$ (c) $s p$ (d) $s p^{3} d^{2}$
Describe the characteristics of an $s$ orbital, a $p$ orbital, and a $d$ orbital. Which of the following orbitals do not exist: $1 p, 2 s, 2 d, 3 p, 3 d, 3 f, 4 g ?$
Designate the orbital that fits each of the following descriptions: (a) a spherical orbital in the fifth energy level (b) a dumbbell-shaped orbital in the fourth energy level
Transcript
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD