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Understanding of Shrodinger Equation

Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 3:13 pm
by JTieu_1L
I am not too sure about what Schrodinger Equation means, but to my understanding, is the following statement correct?

So, each wave function gives rise to different electron densities. And when you square the wave function (Hamiltonian in the formula) it gives you that specific electron density (where electron occupies electrons), energy levels, or orbitals.

Re: Understanding of Shrodinger Equation

Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:30 pm
by Ryan Laureano 3I
I think the wave functions vary depending on the location of the electron. Other than that, your understanding of the squared wave function I believe is correct. Also I think it is important to know that probability density is different from probability in the sense that probability density requires volume and is in terms of 1/volume.

Re: Understanding of Shrodinger Equation

Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:47 pm
by Katie Phan 1K
If you're still confused just look in the textbook! It'll tell you what exactly it's used for.

Re: Understanding of Shrodinger Equation

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 2:44 pm
by reyvalui_3g
The wave function will tell you the trajectory of a particle. In this case the particle we are dealing with is an electron, so the wavefunction will tell you the path of the electron outside of the atom. Furthermore, each wave function is different depending on which atomic orbital the electron is located in.