difference between radial wave function and angular wave function
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Explanation:
An orbital is a numerical function named as a wave function that defines an electron in an atom. Radial wave functions for a given atom depend only upon the interval, r from the nucleus. Angular wave functions rely only upon direction, and, in effect, define the appearance of an orbital.
Explanation:
Radial wave function :
Spherical
Angular wave function :
Planes or cones
Radial wave function :
Have fixed radii
Angular wave function :
Have fixed angle
Radial wave function :
Radial nodes are spherical regions where the probability of finding an electron is zero.
Angular wave function :
Angular nodes are flat planes where the probability of finding an electron is zero.