The region where the probability of finding the electron is negligible is called?
Correct answer: D. Nodal plane
- A. Nucleus
- B. Atom
- C. Orbital
- D. Nodal plane
Explanation
The 'Nodal plane' is a region around the nucleus of an atom, where the probability of coming across an electron is zero or nigh zero. The number of nodal planes in an orbital is equal to the 'azimuthal quantum number'.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Shapes of Orbitals
Atomic orbitals are three-dimensional regions where an electron is most likely to be found, not fixed circular paths. The content covers the spherical s orbitals, dumbbell-shaped p orbitals, clover-shaped d orbitals, the orientations of orbitals, and how quantum numbers determine their shapes and energy levels.
Practise Atomic Structure
922 free Atomic Structure MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Chemistry questions like this
Chemistry is on 14 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Shapes of Orbitals questions
The region where the probability of finding the electron is maximum is called as?
The region where the probability of finding an electron is maximum, is called as?
The shape of a p orbital is
The region where probability of finding the electron is maximum is called:
The probability of finding an electron between s-orbital is zero. This place is called plane_.
The lobes of d-orbitals lie between which axis?