Types of Orbitals: d-orbitals

In electron configuration, there are 4 types of orbitals: s, p, d, and f. The orbitals represent the area of probability of finding that electron around the nucleus. Orbitals ARE NOT FLAT! THEY ARE 3 DIMENSIONAL! Think sphere versus circle.
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This is the d-orbital. The d-orbital are referred to as double-dumbbell in shape. There are 5 types of p-orbitals: yz, xz, xy, x2-y2, and z2 orientation (but that isn't what you have to know). All you need to know is that there are 5 different shapes. I give them nick-names to help you see the difference. I call them: 1) flower, 2) ninja star, 3) tutu, 4) ceiling fan, and 5) pogo ball. One single d-orbital can only hold 2 electrons max, therefore the total layer can hold 10 electrons then the next electron has to fill the next layer. Orbitals have layers like onions, gobstoppers, and ogres (Shrek!). All of the orbitals surround the same nucleus - but I cannot make a balloon model as you saw with the p-orbital in the previous video. There can be up to 4 layers of d-orbitals containing electrons around an atom.