For the following orbitals, state the values of n, l and ml which apply, and draw a sketch showing the shape and orientation of the orbital.

For the following orbitals, state the values of n, l and ml which apply, and draw a sketch showing the shape and orientation of the orbital.



a. 3s

b. 2px

a. 3s n = 3, l = 0, ml = 0

b. 2px n = 2, l = 1, ml = 1 (or 0 or -1)


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