Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11

What does the term |ψ|² represent in the context of atomic structure?

A

Probability density at a point in an atom

B

Total energy of an electron in an orbital

C

Frequency of electromagnetic radiation emitted

D

Mass of an electron in a specific volume

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

|ψ|² at any point in an atom gives the value of probability density at that point, indicating the likelihood of finding an electron in that region, as stated in the NCERT context.

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