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Question 20 of 22
Attempt 1
In a one-electron system, the probability of finding the electron within a shell of thickness Δr at a radius of r from the nucleus is given by the radial distribution function, P(r) = r^2R^2(r).
An electron in a 1s hydrogen orbital has the radial wavefunction R(r) given by
(3/2)e^(-r/a),
where a is the Bohr radius (52.9 pm).
Calculate the probability of finding the electron in a sphere of radius 2.1aâ‚€ centered at the nucleus.
Probability: 1.0247 x 10^-27