Chapter 2, Problem 2.63AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The shape and locations within an atom of the s and p orbital should be identified.

Concept introduction:

Orbital:

Orbital, a mathematical expression, called a wave function, an orbital is used to find the electron.

Number of electrons in the shells is given below,

Each shell contains only a fixed number of electrons.  The first shell contains two electrons, the second shell contains eight (2 + 6) electrons, the third shell contains 18 (2 + 6 + 10), fourth shell contains (2 + 6 + 10 + 14) and so on.