Sketch the radial distribution functions for the 2p, 3p, and 3d orbitals and, with reference to your diagrams, explain why a 3p orbital is lower in energy than a 3d orbital.
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The radial distribution function (RDF) for an orbital in an atom describes the probability of finding an electron at a certain distance from the nucleus. It is a function of the radial distance from the nucleus and depends on the quantum numbers of the orbital. Show more…
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