waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is a node?
A
Where the wave crosses the axis
2
Q
Potential Energy?
A
Electrostatic attraction. Determined by atomic change and the distance between the electron and nucleus.
3
Q
Kinetic Energy?
A
Wave delocalization.
4
Q
How does kinetic energy increase?
A
as wave curvature decreases (waves are tighter)
5
Q
What charge is the total energy of an electron
A
Always negative
6
Q
What is the difference between Ψ and Ψ^2
A
Ψ does phase changes and crosses x- axis
Ψ^2 never crosses x-axis
