Question

here are sketches of four electron orbitals: 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 the shape of s - orbital

The s - orbital has a spherical shape. Among the given orbitals, orbital A has a spherical shape.

Step2: Recall the shape of p - orbital

The p - orbital has a dumb - bell shape. Orbital B has a shape similar to a dumb - bell.

Answer:

• Are any of them s orbitals? yes
• List the s orbitals, if any: A
• Are any of them p orbitals? yes
• List the p orbitals, if any: B