wave function^2

[Abigail Carter 4G]

When would you use this equation?

wave function^2 = e-p distribution

[Mulin_Li_2J]

You probably won't do any actual calculations with this equation but do make sure you know how to qualitatively understand what it means. Wave function^2 = probability density, which ranges from 0 to 1. High probability density means higher chance of finding electrons in this region and vice versa.

By calculating probability density, or e-distribution, for the entire energy shell, we will be able to see the shapes of the orbits, which are shown in the lecture.