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Simple Nature - Light and Matter

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e / The three states of the hydrogen atom having the lowest energies.Discussion QuestionsA The quantum number n is defined as the number of radii at whichthe wavefunction is zero, including r = ∞. Relate this to the features ofthe figures on the facing page.B Based on the definition of n, why can’t there be any such thing asan n = 0 state?C Relate the features of the wavefunction plots in figure e to thecorresponding features of the probability distribution pictures.D How can you tell from the wavefunction plots in figure e which oneshave which angular momenta?882 Chapter 13 Quantum Physics

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