Identify the best description of an s orbital:
A)Spherical
B)Two pair of lobes
C)One pair of lobes and a collar
D)One pair of lobes oriented on the x-axis
E)Three pair of lobes oriented on the x-, y-, and z-axes

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An s orbital is spherical in shape, meaning it is symmetrical around the nucleus. The other options describe p, d, and f orbitals, which have different shapes with lobes and collars.

Identify the Best Description of an S Orbital