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The shape and spatial orientation of the p orbitals in an atom can be remembered by calling it the peanut orbital. The shape of a p orbital is peanut shaped and can be oriented on the x, y, or z axes.

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All have a same shape but different orientation

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It is described as dumbbell shaped.

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a dumbbell

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