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What is the most probable value of r for the grounds tate of hydrogen, and why? Is it just the Bohr radius?
The most probable value of r in the ground state of hydrogen is approximately 0.529 angstroms (0.053 nanometers).
The most probable value of r is determined by solving the Schrödinger equation for the hydrogen atom, which describes the wave function of the electron in the ground state.
The most probable value of r is important because it represents the most likely distance between the electron and nucleus in the ground state of hydrogen, and provides insight into the atom's stability and energy levels.
Yes, the most probable value of r is the same for all hydrogen atoms in the ground state because it is determined by the fundamental properties of the atom, such as the mass of the electron and the charge of the nucleus.
Yes, the most probable value of r can change in excited states of hydrogen as the electron's energy level increases, causing the atom to have a larger or smaller radius.