The Origin of the s, p, d, f Orbital Labels

William B. Jensen
Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0172
J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (5), p 757
DOI: 10.1021/ed084p757
Publication Date (Web): May 1, 2007

Abstract

In response to a reader query, the column traces the origins of the s, p, d, and f orbital labels.

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High School / Introductory Chemistry

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Atomic Properties / Structure
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