Asked in PMC Practice Test 8 (2021) 2021Moderate

The probability of finding an electron between s-orbital is zero. This place is called plane_.

Correct answer: A. Nodal

  • A. Nodal
  • B. Antinodal
  • C. Non nodal
  • D. Erect

Explanation

"Nodal" plane is a plane that passes through a nucleus where the probability of finding an electron between s-orbital is zero. Hence the answer is A.

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