B-atomic vs hybrid orbitals

• Atomic orbitals: Orbitals (like s, p, d, f) that exist in isolated atoms. They describe the regions where electrons are most likely found around a nucleus.
• Hybrid orbitals: Formed by combining atomic orbitals on the same atom (e.g., sp, sp², sp³) to explain molecular bonding and geometry (like in methane, CH₄).