What atomic orbitals are related to a p sublevel?

Three atomic orbitals are related to a p orbital.

Further Explanation:

Quantum numbers:

Quantum numbers govern the size, energy, shape, and orientation of an orbital. The four quantum numbers are as follows:

1. Principal Quantum Number (n): It denotes the principle electron shell. The values of n are positive integers (1, 2, 3,…).

2. Angular Momentum Quantum Number (l): It represents the shape of an orbital. The value of l is an integer from 0 to (n-1). The value of l for s orbital is 0, that for p orbital is 1, for d orbital it is 2 and for f orbital, it is 3. (Refer to the table in the attached image).

3. Magnetic Quantum Number  : This quantum number represents the orientation of the orbital in space. The value of   lies between –l to +l. The formula to calculate the value of is as follows:

Therefore, the total number of values for a given value of l is 2l+1.

4. Electron Spin Quantum Number : It represents the direction of the electron spin. Its value can be or .

As we know the value of l for p orbital is 1.

The total value of can be calculated as follows:

So a p sublevel has three atomic orbitals. These are , and .

Learn more:

1. Allowed values of  :

2. Calculation of volume of gas:

Answer details:

Grade: Senior School

Subject: Chemistry

Chapter: Structure of the atom

Keywords: quantum numbers, n, l, ml, ms, 1, 2, 3, 0, p orbital, three atomic orbitals.