3. Sketch xy-plane cross-section diagrams for the orbitals listed below. Indicate nodal planes and spheres by dashed lines, and regions of high electron probability by shading. Show the x and y axes. Indicate the positive and the negative parts of the wave function with plus and minus signs. (a) 4px; (b) 3s; (c) 4dxy; (d) 3d 2-2; and (e) 4s.

3. Sketch xy-plane cross-section diagrams for the orbitals listed below. Indicate nodal planes and spheres by dashed lines, and regions of high electron probability by shading. Show the x and y axes. Indicate the positive and the negative parts of the wave function with plus and minus signs. (a) 4px; (b) 3s; (c) 4dxy; (d) 3d 2-2; and (e) 4s.

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Chapter5: Quantum Mechanics And Atomic Structure

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Problem 10P: (a) Use the radial wave function for the 3p orbital of a hydrogen atom (see Table 5.2) to calculate...

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