In Quantum Mechanics, an Atomic Orbital _______

question 21

Multiple Choice

In quantum mechanics, an atomic orbital _______.

• A)provides the position of an electron at any instant of time in the space around an atomic nucleus.
• B)provides the probability of finding an electron at any point in the space around an atomic nucleus.
• C)is identical to the orbits Bohr used in his analysis of the hydrogen atom.
• D)identifies the most probable position of an atomic nucleus.
• E)locates all the electrons in an atom.

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Definitions:

Blind Spot

An area of the visual field that lacks detection due to the absence of photoreceptor cells in the part of the retina where the optic nerve exits the eye.

Optic Nerve

Twin nerves that convey sight-related information from the retina to the brain.

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells that are sensitive to light and that trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain.

Wavelength

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic waves such as light, sound, and radio.