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How many 4f atomic orbitals show a high probability of finding an electron near the nucleus?
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What is node and nodal plane?
It is the portion in an atom outside the nucleus where the probability of finding an electron is zero.
What is the probability of finding an electron at a node?
Not zero, but very, very, very, very............ close to zero. ---- Actually, the probability function for s orbitals has a local maximum at the nucleus (though it does assume that electrons and nuclei are dimensionless points). I honestly can't recall ever seeing any discussion on how the fact that they are not really dimensionless points affects the probability function, but still, for an s electron, a point "just outside" the nucleus has a significantly higher probability than a point a Bohr radius away does.
Why electrons don't attract with protons inside an atom?
They do attract, but they will not collide because the probability of finding an electron in the nucleus approaches zero as the distance from the nucleus approaches zero.
Region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons?
The region around an atomic nucleus where an electron is likely to be moving.
Where can you find an electron?
Electrons travel in orbitals around the nucleus of the atom
What is a molecular orbital?
A cloud of electrons orbit an atom and its nucleus.
In an s orbit the probability of finding an electron a particular distance from the nucleus does not depend on?
It would not depend on the direction with respect to the nucleus. The direction of the electron has no effect on the distance of the electron from the nucleus.
In an s orbital the probability of finding an electron a particular distance from the nucleus does NOT depend on?
Direction with respect to the nucleus
Electrons move around the nucleus in paths called what?
Orbitals. Not to be confused with orbits. They don't actually move in 'paths' either. Due to their nature, you cannot determine the exact location of an electron and still know where it will be next. (See "Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle") Orbitals actually are mathematical functions which describe the probability of finding an electron in a given space.
What is node and nodal plane?
It is the portion in an atom outside the nucleus where the probability of finding an electron is zero.
Electrons are organized in a series of what around the nucleus of an atom?
Electron shells, orbitals, and sub-orbitals.
What is a region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons?
The electron cloud. The atomic radius roughly describes the distance from the nucleus to the electron cloud.
What is the probability of finding an electron at a node?
Not zero, but very, very, very, very............ close to zero. ---- Actually, the probability function for s orbitals has a local maximum at the nucleus (though it does assume that electrons and nuclei are dimensionless points). I honestly can't recall ever seeing any discussion on how the fact that they are not really dimensionless points affects the probability function, but still, for an s electron, a point "just outside" the nucleus has a significantly higher probability than a point a Bohr radius away does.
Where does electron exist in an atom?
Electrons exist in the electron cloud that surrounds the nucleus of an atom. This cloud is made up of the various orbitals that hold the electrons. Orbitals are regions of space in which the probability of finding an electron is the highest. The electrons orbit the nucleus in these orbitals and can move from one orbital to another as they gain or lose energy. 1s Orbital: This orbital is closest to the nucleus and can hold up to two electrons. 2s Orbital: This orbital is farther away from the nucleus and can hold up to two electrons. 2p Orbitals: These orbitals are even farther away from the nucleus and can hold up to six electrons. 3s Orbital: This orbital is farthest away from the nucleus and can hold up to two electrons. 3p Orbitals: These orbitals are even farther away from the nucleus and can hold up to six electrons. 3d Orbitals: These orbitals are the farthest away from the nucleus and can hold up to ten electrons.These orbitals are filled in a specific order with the 1s orbital being filled first then the 2s 2p 3s 3p and finally the 3d orbitals. The electrons in the outermost orbitals are called valence electrons and are responsible for the chemical properties of the atom.
What is the electron cloud called?
Not exactly. An electron is an actual physical particle with a negative charge. An electron cloud is (generally) a spherical area around the nucleus of an atom that predicts where the electrons might be located.
Why electrons don't attract with protons inside an atom?
They do attract, but they will not collide because the probability of finding an electron in the nucleus approaches zero as the distance from the nucleus approaches zero.
Region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons?
The region around an atomic nucleus where an electron is likely to be moving.
