Question

Describe the number of Orbitals ?

Answer 1

The total number of orbitals are:

• A molecule is formed when orbitals combine together. The four orbitals $\mathrm{s}$(sharp), $\mathrm{p}$(principle), $\mathrm{d}$(diffuse) and $\mathrm{f}$(fundamental) are their for the formation of a molecule.
• They have tendency to hold certain amount of electrons in their shells as given $\mathrm{s}=2{\mathrm{e}}^{-},\mathrm{p}=6{\mathrm{e}}^{-},\mathrm{d}=10{\mathrm{e}}^{-}$and $\mathrm{f}=14{\mathrm{e}}^{-}$.
• The $\mathrm{p}$orbital further comprises of ${\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{x}},{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{y}}$ and ${\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{z}}$ orbitals while $\mathrm{d}$-orbital comprises of ${\mathrm{d}}_{\mathrm{xy}},{\mathrm{d}}_{\mathrm{yz}},{\mathrm{d}}_{\mathrm{xz}},{\mathrm{d}}_{{\mathrm{x}}^2-{\mathrm{y}}^2}$ and ${\mathrm{d}}_{{\mathrm{z}}^2}$.

Thus, number of orbitals can be determined in an orbital.