CAIE A-Level Chemistry 1.3.8 Shapes of s and p Orbitals
Practise identifying and sketching spherical s orbitals and two-lobed p orbitals with correct nuclear position.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Chemistry 9701
- Level
- AS
Exam points
- draw an s orbital as a sphere centred on the nucleus rather than as a flat circle without context
- draw a p orbital as two equal lobes on opposite sides of the nucleus
- identify the required shape from the sub-shell of the electron being removed or the stated energy level
1.3.8—And sketch the shapes of s and p orbitals question 1
The energy value required to remove the first electron from an atom of argon is circled on the graph.
Sketch the shape of the orbital that contains this electron.
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