The 2p Orbitals ·There are three2p orbitals,oriented at electron distance from right angles to each density the nucleus other. directions of axes (zcomes out toward us) Each p orbital consists of two lobes. nodal 。Each is labeled according to its orientation along the x, the 2p,orbital theppand 2p orbitals superimposed y,or z axis. at 90"angles Chapter 1 9The 2p Orbitals • There are three 2p orbitals, oriented at right angles to each other. • Each p orbital consists of two lobes. • Each is labeled according to its orientation along the x, y, or z axis. Chapter 1 9