Eli5 what does the s,p,d and f stand for in atomic orbitals? Like is it short for something or is it like the p on pH lost in time?

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Eli5 what does the s,p,d and f stand for in atomic orbitals? Like is it short for something or is it like the p on pH lost in time?

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Answer 1

s= sphere electrons orbit the atom in a sherical shape in these levels of orbital

p = Peanut, orbital is peanut shaped

d = Donut, although there are 5 options only 1 looks like a donut

F I have never heard a fun shape for.