Atomic Orbital Visualizer (s, p, d)
See the shapes of s, p and d orbitals and rotate them in 3D.
Orbital1s
Subshell (l)s (0)
Lobes1
Angular nodes0
Max electrons2
What you can learn
- An s orbital is a sphere, p orbitals are dumbbells, and d orbitals are mostly four-lobed clovers.
- Each orbital holds at most two electrons.
- Colours show the sign (phase) of the wave function, which matters for bonding.
Frequently asked questions
What is an orbital?
A region of space where an electron is likely to be found. Its shape comes from solving the quantum mechanical wave equation.
How many orbitals are in a p subshell?
Three (px, py, pz), each pointing along a different axis, so a p subshell holds up to six electrons.