Chapter 8, Problem 8A.1P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The point at which the probability density for $2\text{p}$ electron is maximum has to be stated.

Concept introduction:

In quantum mechanics, the wavefunction is given by $\psi$.  The wavefunction contains all the information about the state of the system.  The wavefunction is the function of the coordinates of particles and time.  The radial wavefunction of $2\text{p}$ orbital is given by the expression shown below.

  $R{\left(r\right)}_{2\text{p}}=\frac{1}{{24}^{1/2}}{\left(\frac{Z}{a}\right)}^{3/2}\left(\frac{2Z}{na}\right)r{\text{e}}^{-2Zr/2na}$