Hello! Lavelle hasn't really elaborated on the Schrodinger wave function and how to apply it in a problem? Does anyone know the main premise/purpose of the equation and maybe an example problem?
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Schrodinger wave function theory
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Re: Schrodinger wave function theory
I think the main thing about Schrodinger's wave function is about the probability of electrons in a certain orbital. In a normal wave (which would correspond with an s-orbital), there is an equal probability of the electron being anywhere in that orbital. Once you square the wave, there's a region of high probability and low probability (which corresponds to the p-orbital); the region of low probability would be closer to the nucleus (or the node), and high probability regions would be farther. However, I'm not totally sure.
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Re: Schrodinger wave function theory
Hi! I was in a review session today where a TA said that the Schrodinger's wave function is used to find the quantum numbers for an electron. Essentially it helps find the position of the electrons. Apparently we shouldn't see too much of it on the final. Sorry I don't have a practice problem.
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Re: Schrodinger wave function theory
Hi! I think the theory is mainly for helping find the position of the electrons - I feel like understanding the concept is most beneficial as opposed to how to apply it when it comes to what might appear on the final!
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