KCET2026ChemistryStructure of Atom
Which of the following is the CORRECT statement about ^2 ?
Options
- A^2 represents atomic orbit
- BProbability density of the electron at that point
- C^2 0 for nodes
- D^2 has no physical meaning
Correct answer
B. Probability density of the electron at that point
Step-by-step solution
represents the wave function of an electron, which has no physical significance. ^2 represents the probability density of finding the electron at a given point in space. For nodes, the probability of finding an electron is zero, so ^2 = 0 . Therefore, ^2 represents the probability density of the electron at that point. Answer: Probability density of the electron at that point