Question

Why is $s$ orbital non-directional?

Answer 1

Orbitals:

• An orbital is a mathematical function that explains an electron's, electron pair's, or nucleons' wave-like activity.
• An orbital is also known as an electron orbital or an atomic orbital. The $s$, $p$, $d$, and $f$ orbitals are the four types of orbitals.

$s$-orbital:

• The $s$ orbitals are non-directional because of spherical symmetry.
• It implies that there is an equal chance of finding an electron in any direction at any given distance from the nucleus.
• Electron density in $s$ orbitals is uniform in all directions, whereas in p orbitals it is dumble shaped along one axis.