Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 39 - More about Matter Waves - Problems - Page 1216: 34c

Answer

$5.54\;nm^{-1}$

Work Step by Step

The radial probability density $P(r)$ at radius $r$ for the hydrogen atom in its ground state is given by $P(r)=\frac{4}{a^3}r^2e^{-2r/a}$ Now, at $r=2a$, $P(2a)=\frac{4}{a^3}\times4a^2e^{-2\times 2a/a}=\frac{16}{a}e^{-4}$ Putting known values $P(2a)=\frac{16}{5.29\times 10^{-2} nm}e^{-4}=5.54\;nm^{-1}$
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