NEET Chemistry Orbitals MCQ Question
What is the term used to describe the probability of finding an electron at a point within an atom, which is proportional to the square of the orbital wave function?
Probability density
Wave function
Quantum state
Energy level
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The probability of finding an electron at a point within an atom is referred to as probability density, denoted as |ψ|², which is always positive.
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