Orbital Nodes & Radial Distribution Function Flashcards
1
Q
What is a node (Ψ)?
A
A specific region in an atom where the probability of finding an electron is 0 (the Schrodinger Equation = 0)
2
Q
How to find the number of nodes
A
Number of nodes = n-1
3
Q
What are the two types of nodes?
A
Angular (ℓ) and radial ((n-1)-ℓ)
4
Q
Angular node = __
A
ℓ
5
Q
Radial node = __
A
(n-1) - ℓ
6
Q
What is the total number of nodes in the 1s orbital?
A
(n-1) = 1-1 = 0
7
Q
Radial distribution
A
Tells you, if you move in any direction, the probability of finding an electron in that specific r or distance
8
Q
Angular and radial nodes for n=1
A
9
Q
Angular and radial nodes for 2s sublevel
A
10
Q
Angular and radial nodes for 2p sublevel
A
11
Q
Angular and radial nodes for 3s sublevel
A
12
Q
Angular and radial nodes for 3p sublevel
A
13
Q
Angular and radial nodes for 3d sublevel
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