Probability of Locating the Electron in a Hydrogen Atom

Thomas C. W. Mak and Wai-Kee Li
University Science Centre, Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
J. Chem. Educ., 2000, 77 (4), p 490
DOI: 10.1021/ed077p490
Publication Date (Web): April 1, 2000
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Abstract

A variety of numerical problems, along with their solutions, regarding the probability of locating the electron in a hydrogen atom are given. These problems range from simple substitution exercises to graduate-level take-home questions. Comments on the physical meaning of some of the results are also provided. These problems may be easily modified by teachers to suit their purposes.

Keywords (Audience):

Upper-Division Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Physical Chemistry

Keywords (Feature):

Resources for Student Assessment

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Testing / Assessment

Keywords (Subject):

Atomic Properties / Structure
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