Orbitals

[Kimberly_Gutierrez_3B]

Can someone explain the p orbitals more in detail and what orientation/energy they have.

[Zoe Dhalla 3I]

Hello!

Basically, the p orbital is the orbital of an electron shell in an atom in which the electrons have the second-lowest energy. A p orbital is shaped like 2 identical balloons tied together at the nucleus, so there are 2p orbitals. A p orbital has three orientations (represented by a __ line) and each line can hold up to two electrons, represented by up and down arrows, for a total of 6 electrons.

Hope this helps!

[Desiree Eshraghi 3A]

I highly recommend making a chart to break down the different aspects of orbitals!

[NaomiAbramowicz1H]

P-orbitals have 2 lobes and a nodal plane at the nucleus. To solve problems with them, you need to know that when l=1, it is a p-orbital.

[Charlie Gravereaux]

In the p orbital, there are 3 lobes (located on the x, y, and z planes) and one nodal plan (asymmetric electron density). This means that the p orbital can hold 6 electrons, and its energy state is higher than the S orbitals.