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The s orbital is lower in energy than the p orbital.
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∙ 11y agoIn summary
Number- There is one s orbital in each energy shell, 1s, 2s, 3s etc.
- There are three p orbitals in shells 2 and above; 2px, 2py, 2pz; 3px, 3py, 3pz ; 4px, 4py, 4pz ; etc.
- Each of these s orbitals can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.
- Each of these p orbitals can hold a maximum of 2 electrons making 6 in all.
- s orbitals are spherical.
- p orbitals are dumbbell shaped centred at the nucleus. for example the 2px, 2py, 2pz pointing along the x, y and z axes respectively so they are at right angles to one another.
- p orbitals project out beyond the corresponding s orbital, e.g, th e three 2p orbitals project further out than the 2s orbital, the three 3p orbitals project further out than the 3s etc.
- In each shell the p orbitals are of higher energy than the s orbital. Note that the three p orbitals have the same energy.
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∙ 12y agoYes. 'S' orbitals have 2 electrons each and 'P' orbitals have 6 electrons each. Therefore 'P' orbitals are stronger than 'S' orbitals.
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What does the s orbital fill before the p orbitals?
the s orbital is lower in energy than the p orbital
What is penetration effect?
Electron in s-orbital is closer to nucleus than electron in p-orbital and electron in p-orbital is closer to nucleus than electron in d-orbital and so on. So,more energy is requried to remove electron from s-orbital than electron in p-orbital in spite of both having same principal quantum number. Similarly, p orbital will require more energy than d-orbital. this is called penetrating effect. it decreases in order s>p>d>f>... Note that Orbital should have same "n"
Why does the s orbital fill before the p orbitals?
The s orbital is lower in energy than the porbital.
Penetrating effect of atomic orbitals?
An s orbital is closer to the nucleus than a p orbital, so it shields outer electrons more than a p orbital does. Therefore, it's penetration effect is greater than the p orbital's. The penetration effect is the tendency of orbitals closer to the nucleus shielding outer electrons.
Combination of one s orbital with one p orbital?
s orbitals are spherical, so there cannot be any angle 'between' an s orbital and a p orbital. However, each lobe of a p orbital is perpendicular (90 degrees in all directions) to the surface of an s orbital.
What does the s orbital fill before the p orbitals?
the s orbital is lower in energy than the p orbital
Why does the s orbital before the p orbitals?
The s orbital is lower in energy than the porbital.
Whose electron affinite is large s orbital or p?
s-orbital more affinity to electrons than p when 'empty'
What is penetration effect?
Electron in s-orbital is closer to nucleus than electron in p-orbital and electron in p-orbital is closer to nucleus than electron in d-orbital and so on. So,more energy is requried to remove electron from s-orbital than electron in p-orbital in spite of both having same principal quantum number. Similarly, p orbital will require more energy than d-orbital. this is called penetrating effect. it decreases in order s>p>d>f>... Note that Orbital should have same "n"
Why does the s orbital fill before the p orbitals?
The s orbital is lower in energy than the porbital.
Why does the s orbital fill before the p orbital?
It has a lower energy level. All else being equal, electrons tend to go into the lowest energy orbital with space available.
Why is the s orbital fill before the p orbital?
The s orbital fills before the p orbital because it has lower energy, and is more stable.
Penetrating effect of atomic orbitals?
An s orbital is closer to the nucleus than a p orbital, so it shields outer electrons more than a p orbital does. Therefore, it's penetration effect is greater than the p orbital's. The penetration effect is the tendency of orbitals closer to the nucleus shielding outer electrons.
Why does the s orbitals fill before the p orbitals?
The s orbital is lower in energy than the porbital.
Combination of one s orbital with one p orbital?
s orbitals are spherical, so there cannot be any angle 'between' an s orbital and a p orbital. However, each lobe of a p orbital is perpendicular (90 degrees in all directions) to the surface of an s orbital.
What is the Fullform of s-orbital p-orbital d-orbital and f-orbital?
The orbital names s, p, d, and fstand for names given to groups of lines in the spectra of the alkali metals. These line groups are called sharp, principal, diffuse, and fundamental.
What types of atomic orbitals are in the second principal energy level?
An s orbital
