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A wavefunction is a representation of the state of a quantum system. A quantum state is a vector belonging in an abstract space (the Hilbert space), while a wavefunction is a complex function given in terms of a Hermitian variable (usually position or momentum). When "wavefunction" is used unqualified (as opposed to "wavefunction in momentum space"), it is taken to mean the wavefunction in terms of position. In case of single-particle systems, the modulus squared of the wavefunction at a given position represents the probability density of the particle to be at that position.
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How covalent bonding occurs in H2?
It is a overlap of wavefunctions of the electrons.
Is the total wave function of identical fermions is antisymmetric?
Yes, identical fermions have antisymmetric wavefunctions. Identical bosons have symmetric -- look up Spin Statistics in any Standard Field Theory text.
What does an electron cloud hold?
An electron cloud surrounding an atom is a visualization tool to allow for the discussion of atomic proberties. Since electrons behave with wavelike properties, the "cloud" is a representaion of the probability density of the electron's wavefunctions.
Did Julius oppenhiemer achieve anything big in science?
Oppenheimer's notable achievements in physics include the Born-Oppenheimer approximation for molecular wavefunctions, work on the theory of electrons and positrons, the Oppenheimer-Phillips process in nuclear fusion, and the first prediction of quantum tunneling.
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What does the water represent how about rock?
What does the water represent ? How about the rock ?
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represent
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what does brukins represent
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They represent art.
What do snakes represent?
snakes represent the devil
