Consider the Following Representation of a 2p Orbital: Which

question 88

Multiple Choice

Consider the following representation of a 2p orbital: Which of the following statements best describes the movement of electrons in a p orbital?

• A) The electrons move along the outer surface of the p orbital, similar to a "figure 8" type of movement.
• B) The electrons move within the two lobes of the p orbital, but never beyond the outside surface of the orbital.
• C) The electrons are concentrated at the center (node) of the two lobes.
• D) The electrons are moving in only one lobe at any given time.
• E) The electron movement cannot be exactly determined.

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