Atomic Orbitals

The major difference between a 1s orbital and a 2 s orbital is that

• the 2 s orbital is at a higher energy level.
• the 2s orbital has a slightly different shape.
• the 1 s orbital can have only one electron.
• the 2s orbital can hold more electrons.

What is the shape of a p orbitatl?

• peanut

• spherical

• flower

• flat

What is the shape of the d orbitals?

• round

• spherical

• peanut

• flower or four leaf clover

if n = 2, then "l" can equal

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 0 and 1

How many orbitals are there in the "d" sublevel?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

The "m_l" quantum number describes the _{______} of the electron.

• energy level and size of the energy level

• orbital or sublevel or shape

• orientation of the orbital

• spin of the electrons in the first level

What type of orbital is pictured here?

• s

• p

• d

• f

Which of the following quantum numbers would indicate that an electron is in a p-orbital?

• n = 1

• L = 1

• L = 2

• m_l = -1

Which of the following is NOT a possible pair of quantum numbers?

• 2p
• 3d
• 4p
• 3f

How many electrons are held in n=2?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 16