1. What is the general shape of a p orbital?
A.
Spherical
B.
Dumbbell-shaped
C.
Cubic
D.
Conical
Correct Answer:
Dumbbell-shaped
2. How many lobes does a typical p orbital have?
A.
One
B.
Two
C.
Three
D.
Four
Correct Answer:
Two
3. Where is the nucleus located in a p orbital?
A.
At the center between the two lobes
B.
At the end of one lobe
C.
Outside both lobes
D.
At the edge of the orbital
Correct Answer:
At the center between the two lobes
4. The two lobes of a p orbital are located on which sides of the nucleus?
A.
On opposite sides
B.
Only above the nucleus
C.
Only below the nucleus
D.
At the same location
Correct Answer:
On opposite sides
5. What type of shape best represents a p orbital?
A.
Ring-shaped
B.
Dumbbell-shaped
C.
Flat circular shape
D.
Perfectly spherical shape
Correct Answer:
Dumbbell-shaped
6. A p orbital has a node in the form of a:
A.
Plane passing through the nucleus
B.
Circle around the nucleus
C.
Point outside the nucleus
D.
Sphere around the nucleus
Correct Answer:
Plane passing through the nucleus
7. What is found between the two lobes of a p orbital?
A.
A nodal plane
B.
An electron pair
C.
A spherical shell
D.
A circular ring of electrons
Correct Answer:
A nodal plane
8. The two lobes of a p orbital have:
A.
The same shape but opposite phases
B.
Different shapes and the same phase
C.
No definite shape
D.
Only positive charge
Correct Answer:
The same shape but opposite phases
9. Which statement correctly describes the shape of a p orbital?
A.
It has two equal-sized lobes
B.
It has one circular lobe
C.
It has four spherical lobes
D.
It has no lobes
Correct Answer:
It has two equal-sized lobes
10. The two lobes of a p orbital are separated by:
A.
The nucleus and a nodal plane
B.
An electron shell
C.
A spherical surface
D.
A circular path
Correct Answer:
The nucleus and a nodal plane
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