A radial probability plot for an electron in an atom,like that shown below,
A)specifies the probable speed of the electron at a given radius from the nucleus.
B)specifies the probable momentum of the electron at a given radius from the nucleus.
C)describes the probable energy of the electron at a given radius from the nucleus.
D)gives the probability of finding one electron near another at a given radius from the nucleus.
E)gives the probability of finding the electron at a given radius from the nucleus.

Question

A radial probability plot for an electron in an atom,like that shown below, 
A)specifies the probable speed of the electron at a given radius from the nucleus. 
B)specifies the probable momentum of the electron at a given radius from the nucleus. 
C)describes the probable energy of the electron at a given radius from the nucleus. 
D)gives the probability of finding one electron near another at a given radius from the nucleus. 
E)gives the probability of finding the electron at a given radius from the nucleus.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A radial probability plot shows the probability of finding the electron at a given radius from the nucleus. It does not provide information about the speed, momentum, energy, or probability of finding multiple electrons at a given radius.

A Radial Probability Plot for an Electron in an Atom,like