Multiple choice

The statement 'An s orbital is spherical in shape', means that

  1. the probability of finding an electron, at a given distance from the nucleus in this orbital, is same in all directions.

  2. the electron density in this orbital is distributed on the surface of a sphere.

  3. the electrons in this orbital are present in the centre of a sphere.

  4. the electrons in this orbital are moving in circles inside a sphere.
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Explanation

The statement 'An s orbital is spherical in shape', means that the probability of finding an electron, at a given distance from the nucleus in this orbital, is same in all directions.

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