Chapter 6, Problem 106AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The shape of the $2p_y\text{ orbital}$, the $3d_{z^2}\text{ orbital}$, and the $3d_{x^2-y^2}\text{ orbital}$ is to be diagrammatically represented with the help of the coordinate axis.

Concept introduction:

The boundary surface diagram is the diagrammatic illustration of the shapes of atomic orbitals. For the constant probability density, the boundary surface diagram is considered the best and most acceptable approximation of the orbital shape.