An electron in an atom is in a quantum state described by a wave function the radial part of which has the form: R(E) = A2 exp(-{/3), where A is a constant, & r/ao, ao is the first Bohr radius, r is a distance from the nucleus. d) Determine dispersion of the position of the electron in this state <(r- )² >.

An electron in an atom is in a quantum state described by a wave function the radial part of which has the form: R(E) = A2 exp(-{/3), where A is a constant, & r/ao, ao is the first Bohr radius, r is a distance from the nucleus. d) Determine dispersion of the position of the electron in this state <(r- )² >.

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Chapter5: Quantum Mechanics And Atomic Structure

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Problem 48AP: The wave function of an electron in the lowest (that is, ground) state of the hydrogen atom is (r)=(...

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