Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The probability of the finding of the particle between
Concept introduction:
The wave function represents the exact position of the electron in an atom. For a wave function to be acceptable, it must be normalized. The wave function is represented by
(a)
Answer to Problem 7B.8P
The probability of finding the particle between
Explanation of Solution
The probability of finding the particle between
The given wave function is shown below.
Substitute the value of wavefunction in equation (1) and separate the integrals as shown below.
Use the identity shown below.
On further solving the above integration,
On further solving the above equation,
On further solving the above integration,
Hence, the probability of finding the particle between
(b)
Interpretation:
The probability of finding the particle between
Concept introduction:
The wave function represents the exact position of the electron in an atom. For a wave function to be acceptable, it must be normalized. The wave function is represented by
(b)
Answer to Problem 7B.8P
The probability of finding the particle between
Explanation of Solution
The probability of finding the particle between
The given wave function is shown below.
Substitute the value of wavefunction in equation (2) and separate the integrals as shown below.
Use the identity shown below.
On further solving the above integration,
On further solving the above equation,
On further solving the above integration,
Hence, the probability of finding the particle between
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