Question

here are sketches of four electron orbitals: a b c d are any of them s orbitals? yes no list the s orbitals, if any. are any of them p orbitals? yes no list the p orbitals, if any.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall s orbital shape

s orbitals are spherical in shape. Observe the sketches: A and D are spheres.

Step2: Recall p orbital shape

p orbitals have a dumb - bell (or two - lobed) shape. B and C have two - lobed (dumb - bell - like) structures.

Answer:

• For "List the s orbitals, if any.": A, D
• For "List the p orbitals, if any.": B, C