Question

question 20 (1 point)
which sublevel designations describes a spherical orbital?
2s
4p
5f
3d

Explanation:

• In atomic orbital theory:
• s - orbitals: have a spherical shape. The value of the principal quantum number (\(n = 2\) in \(2s\)) does not affect the shape (spherical for \(s\) - orbitals).
• p - orbitals (\(4p\)) have a dumb - bell shape.
• d - orbitals (\(3d\)) have more complex shapes (e.g., clover - leaf like for some \(d\) - orbitals).
• f - orbitals (\(5f\)) have even more complex and varied shapes.

Answer:

2s