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Atomic Structure: Orbital MCQ

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OrbitalMediumQuestion 600241

Question

How many total nodes does a 3p orbital have?
  1. A
    1
  2. B
    2
    Correct
  3. C
    3
  4. D
    0

Correct answer

2

Explanation

Total nodes = n − 1 = 2. Angular nodes (planes) = l = 1. Radial nodes = n−l−1 = 1. Total = 1+1 = 2.

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