Atomic Orbitals Flashcards
1
Q
Atomic orbitals
A
Regions of space where electrons are most likely to be found
2
Q
N
A
Principle quantum number
3
Q
L
A
Orbital angular momentum quantum number, 0 - n-1
4
Q
Ml
A
Magnetic quantum number, +L - -L in integer steps
5
Q
Amplitude
A
Value of electron wave at any point in space
6
Q
Phase
A
Positive or negative
7
Q
Intensity
A
Wavefunction squared, measure of electron density
8
Q
What’s the peak in [R(r)]^2
A
Point in space with highest electron density
9
Q
What’s the peak in a radial distribution function
A
Distance from nucleus where electron is most likely to be found
