Atomic Structure Quiz

The distribution of electrons in '1s' is symmetrical around the nucleus, and there is an equal chance of finding the 's' electron in any direction with respect to the nucleus. The surface of the sphere represents the probability of finding the 's' electron.

An orbit represents a definite circular path at a definite distance from the nucleus in which the electron revolves around the nucleus, while an orbital signifies a region in three-dimensional space around the nucleus where there is a maximum probability of finding the electron.

A 'p' orbital is two-lobed and like a dumbbell. The probability of finding an electron is concentrated along one direction. There are three 'p' orbitals: p_{x}, p_{y}, and p_{z}, which are oriented along the three mutually right angle axes x, y, and z.

<p>In the {}p_{x}^{\prime} orbital, it is most likely that the electron will be found in the direction of the x^{\prime} axis, and there is no chance at all of being found in either direction at right angles to the x^{\prime} axis, i.e., the nodal plane which has zero electron density.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The energy of an electron in an atomic orbital is always the same.</p> Signup and view all the answers