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According to the Schrodinger wave equation, the wave function Ψ describes the exact location of an electron.
According to the Schrodinger wave equation, the wave function Ψ describes the exact location of an electron.
False
The uncertainty principle, as described by Heisenberg, states that the product of the uncertainties in position (∆x) and momentum (∆p) of an electron is equal to Planck's constant (h).
The uncertainty principle, as described by Heisenberg, states that the product of the uncertainties in position (∆x) and momentum (∆p) of an electron is equal to Planck's constant (h).
True
The probability of finding an electron at a given point is proportional to Ψ^2, as described by the wave function.
The probability of finding an electron at a given point is proportional to Ψ^2, as described by the wave function.
True
An atomic orbital is defined by 3 quantum numbers: n, l, and ml.
An atomic orbital is defined by 3 quantum numbers: n, l, and ml.
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The wave function Ψ is a function of distance and two angles, describing the allowed energy state of an electron.
The wave function Ψ is a function of distance and two angles, describing the allowed energy state of an electron.
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