In the wave-mechanical model, which term identifies a region in an atom of lithium that is the most probable location of electrons in the ground state?

Regents Chemistry Exam January 2025 Question 3.

3. In the wave-mechanical model, which term identifies a region in an atom of lithium that is the most probable location of electrons in the ground state?

(1) hard sphere (3) orbital

(2) polar bond (4) spectrum

Solution:

The region of any atom that is the most probable location of electrons in the ground state is called an orbital acccording to the wave-mechanical model. Choice 3 is the correct answer choice.

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