p Orbitals

For n = 2, l = 0 and 1

There are 2 types of orbitals — 2 subshells

For l = 0 ml = 0

this is a s subshell

For l = 1 ml = -1, 0, +1

this is a p subshell with 3 orbitals

planar node

Typical p orbital

When l = 1, there is a PLANAR NODE through the nucleus.

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