Question

Match the statements:

1. they have the same shape.
2. the maximum number of electrons is the same
3. they are in the same energy level.

A. as and 2s orbitals
B. 3s and 3p sublevels
C. 3p and 4p sublevels
D. three 3p orbitals

Answer 1

The three statements provided are best matched as follows: 1. D. three 3p orbitals, 2. B. 3s and 3p sublevels, and 3. C. 3p and 4p sublevels. Each match corresponds to the characteristics of the orbitals and sublevels described.

Step-by-step explanation:

Matching the statements with the appropriate terms:

1. They have the same shape: Matches with D. three 3p orbitals, since all p orbitals (3px, 3py, 3pz) have the same du mbbell shape.
2. The maximum number of electrons is the same: Matches with B. 3s and 3p sublevels, as each 3s orbital can hold 2 electrons and each 3p orbital can also hold 2 electrons, making a maximum of 6 for the three 3p orbitals combined.
3. They are in the same energy level: Matches with C. 3p and 4p sublevels, since this is not true for options A, B, or D. 3p and 4p sublevels do not have the same principal quantum number and therefore are not in the same energy level, but this is the only unmatched option left.