Atomic orbitals in 3D: s, p and d shapes

Turn the 1s, 2s, 2p and 3d orbitals in 3D, coloured by phase, with their nodes and how many electrons each subshell holds.

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What shape is a p orbital?

A dumbbell: two lobes on opposite sides of the nucleus along one axis (x, y or z), with a nodal plane between them.

How many electrons can a d subshell hold?

Ten: five d orbitals, each holding two electrons of opposite spin.

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