Which Statement Regarding Atomic Orbitals Is False

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding atomic orbitals is false?

• A) Atomic orbitals are three dimensional.
• B) Only one electron is allowed per orbital.
• C) An electron shell consists of a collection of orbitals with the same principal quantum number.
• D) An orbital may be designated with the letters s, p, d, f.
• E) An orbital describes the location of the electron 90% of the time.

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