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The wave function is a mathematical term used to describe the properties of a wave.

These are solutions to the Schrodinger wave equation. The X intercept represents the radial node of the orbital if the wave function extends below the X-axis.

The wave functions for the 1s  orbitals are specified by the equation

   

The wave functions for the orbitals are specified by the equation

 

 

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The wave function is a mathematical term used to describe the properties of a wave. These are solutions to the Schrodinger wave equation. When the probability density of an electron in an orbital becomes zero, then it is known as a node. If the principal quantum number is then the number of nodes is .

 

The plot of the wave function for orbital is,

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