Chapter 11, Problem 11.96E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The $90\%$ surfaces of the hydrogen atom $2s$ and $2p$ angular wavefunctions in $\text{3-D}$ space are to be drawn. The nodes are to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Spherical harmonics show the movement of electron around a sphere. This includes three coordinates which are known as polar coordinates. These are represented as $r$ (distance from center), $\theta$ (azimuthal angle) and $\varphi$ (polar angle).