Question

The shape of an orbital is determined by :

• A. $n$
• B. $l$
• C. $m$
• D. $s$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The azimuthal quantum number $(l)$ determines the shape of an orbital. For, $l=0$ (sperical, $s$ ) $l=1$ (dumb-bell, $p$ ) etc.