Question

the figure is a three - dimensional representation of an atomic orbital. which orbital does it represent? a. an s - orbital b. a single p - orbital c. three d - orbitals d. three p - orbitals

Explanation:

An s - orbital is spherical in shape. A single p - orbital has a dumb - bell shape. Three p - orbitals are oriented along the x, y, and z axes and together form a shape similar to the one shown in the figure. D - orbitals have more complex shapes than what is depicted here for a single representation.

Answer:

D. three p-orbitals