How many orbitals does the P sub shell contain

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Beckham Hale

Chemistry

6 November, 02:34

How many orbitals does the P sub shell contain

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Noble · Answer 1

Contains 3 orbitals. Px, Py, Pz.

Explanation:

Orbitals are regions in space where there is a high probability of finding electron (s). Each p orbital can hold 2 electrons, which means 6 in total. Hence the p block of elements is six across. Orbitals are more specific in giving the exact location of electrons and scientists use these electronic configurations to identify and distinguish different elements.