Question

what is radial probabilty distribution curve ? draw radial probability distribution curves for 1s anf 2s orbitals​

Answer 1

Radial distribution curve gives an idea about the electron density at a radial distance from the nucleus. The value of 4πr2ψ2 (radial probability density function) becomes zero at a nodal point, also known as a radial node. The number of radial nodes for an orbital = n-l-1.

Answer 2

Answer:

Solution: For 2s: n = 2 and l = 0 for the given atomic orbital (2s orbital), the number of radial nodes = 2-0-1 = 1. Hence the radial probability distribution curve should contain a trough representing a radial node. ... Hence the radial probability distribution curve should contain a trough representing a radial node.