The Most Probable Distance for an Electron in a 1s

question 18

Multiple Choice

The most probable distance for an electron in a 1s wavefuction in hydrogen is at a distance equal to a_o/Z. Given this information you would predict that Li²⁺ would be

• A) 2 times larger than hydrogen
• B) 2 times smaller than hydrogen
• C) 3 times larger than hydrogen
• D) 3 times smaller than hydrogen
• E) no way to guess exactly due to shielding effects

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