Question

Question #dcb61

Answer 1

The shape of s and p orbitals is determined by the angular momentum quantum number, `l`. But...

Explanation:

For d and f orbitals, the situation is not so simple, as these orbitals show different shapes, even though they possess the same value of `l`.

See the illustration:

So, for the more complex cases, there is some dependence on the magnetic quantum number `m_l` as well.