Question

Define radial function of orbital???
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Answer 1

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➠An orbital is a mathematical function called a wave function that describes an electron in an atom.

➠Radial wave functions for a given atom depend only upon the distance, r from the nucleus. Angular wave functions depend only upon direction, and, in effect, describe the shape of an orbital.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The radial portion of the wavefunction really only tells us if there is high or low probability at various distances from the nucleus (possible radii for the electrons). Multiplying this probability by the area available at that distance will give us the Radial Distribution Function for the given electron.