Atomic Orbitals

Question 1

Atomic orbitals

Answer 1

Regions of space where electrons are most likely to be found

Question 2

N

Answer 2

Principle quantum number

Question 3

L

Answer 3

Orbital angular momentum quantum number, 0 - n-1

Question 4

Ml

Answer 4

Magnetic quantum number, +L - -L in integer steps

Question 5

Amplitude

Answer 5

Value of electron wave at any point in space

Question 6

Phase

Answer 6

Positive or negative

Question 7

Intensity

Answer 7

Wavefunction squared, measure of electron density

Question 8

What’s the peak in [R(r)]^2

Answer 8

Point in space with highest electron density

Question 9

What’s the peak in a radial distribution function

Answer 9

Distance from nucleus where electron is most likely to be found