Question

The nucleus of an atom is located at x=y=z=0.
If the probability of finding an s-orbital electron
in a tiny volume around x = a, y = z = 0 is 1 x
10-5, what is the probability of finding the
electron in the same sized volume around
x = z = 0, y = a -
(A) 1 x 10-5
(B) 1 x 10-5 xa
(C) 1 x 10-5 x a2 (D) 1 x 10-5 x a-1​

Answer 1

Answer: Option (a)

Explanation: s orbital is non-directional. Hence probability is same everywhere in the s orbital.