Chemistry-Orbitals
NEET Chemistry Orbitals MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
What does the probability density (|ψ|²) represent in an atom?
A
The probability of finding an electron per unit volume
B
The total energy of the electron in an orbital
C
The speed of light in a vacuum
D
The wavelength of emitted light from an atom
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Probability density (|ψ|²) gives the value of the likelihood of finding the electron at a given point in an atom, defined as the probability per unit volume.
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