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How is the probability of finding an electron at a specific point within an atom related to the orbital wave function?

Options

  1. AThe probability is directly proportional to the absolute value of the electron's velocity.
  2. BThe probability is inversely proportional to the angular momentum of the electron.
  3. CThe probability is related to the quantum numbers of the electron.
  4. DThe probability is proportional to the square of the orbital wave function (|ψ|2).

Correct answer

D. The probability is proportional to the square of the orbital wave function (|ψ|2).

Step-by-step solution

The probability of finding an electron at a specific point within an atom is proportional to the square of the orbital wave function, denoted as |ψ|2. This square represents the probability density, and it is always positive.

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