Px py and pz
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Re: Px py and pz
The 'p' refers to the p-block of the periodic table, with that specific type of orbital. As far as I understand, x, y, and z represent the different orientations that a p-orbital can have. I've included a picture that represents the orientations and where their nodes fall.
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Re: Px py and pz
I've seen this when writing out the hybridizations of certain bonds, is there any other instance where we would use them?
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Re: Px py and pz
The x in Px stands for the p orbital on the x axis. Likewise for the y in Py and the z in Pz. You use them in hybridization, but the notation just helps you to differentiate between the three orbitals and where they lie.
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