In an Atom, the Square of an Electron's Wave Function

question 4

Multiple Choice

In an atom, the square of an electron's wave function

• A)becomes zero at the nucleus.
• B)is smallest near the nucleus.
• C)is largest near the nucleus.
• D)may be zero at more than one point.
• E)tends to infinity at large distances from the nucleus.

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