How many nodes does the s orbital have ?
When using the equation:
Nodes= n - l - 1
What does the varivale l stand for ?
Orbital Nodes
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Re: Orbital Nodes
There are four nodes total (5-1=4) and there are two angular nodes (d orbital has a quantum number ℓ=2) on the xz and zy planes. This means there there must be two radial nodes.
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