Chapter 12, Problem 70E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:Physical significance of value of ${\psi }^2$ at a specific point within in an atomic orbital should be explained.

Concept introduction:In an attempt to define quantum mechanical picture of electron in an atom a function depicted as $\psi$ . It essentially represents the position of electron in three-dimensional space with the help of three Cartesian coordinates. However, given the limitation due to Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle the exact value of $\psi$ could not be determined and thus its square carries the physical significance.