The 2p Orbitals 。There are three2p orbitals,oriented at electron distance from right angles to each density the nucleus other. directions of axes 。 Each p orbital nucleus (z comes out toward us) consists of two lobes. nodal 。Each is labeled plane according to its orientation along the x y,or z axis. the 2p,orbital the 2p 2py and 2p. orbitals superimposed at 90 angles Copyright 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall,Inc. Chapter 1Chapter 1 4 The 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