The radial probability density for the electron in the ground state of a hydrogen atom has a peak at about:
A) 0.5 pm
B) 5 pm
C) 50 pm
D) 500 pm
E) 5000 pm

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The radial probability density for the electron in the ground state of a hydrogen atom peaks at about 50 pm, which corresponds to the Bohr radius, the most probable distance of the electron from the nucleus in the ground state.

The Radial Probability Density for the Electron in the Ground