How do I prove that the wave function R_{10}(r) is normalized?

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Homework Statement


Its simple, I've encountered this problem in Beiser's book and it doesn't seem right:

Prove that the function [tex]R_{10}(r) = \frac{2}{a_{0}^{3/2}}\cdot e^{-\frac{r}{a_0}}[/tex] is normalized.

Homework Equations


[tex]\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} |\psi|^2 dV = 1[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


I figured it's simply just taking the integral
[tex]R_{10} (r)=\int^{\infty}_{0}( \frac{2}{a_{0}^{3/2}}\cdot e^{-\frac{r}{a_0}})^2dr = 1[/tex]
but the result is not 1, it's [tex]2/a_0^2[/tex]
 
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Don't you need r²dr instead of just dr?
(volume integral, spherical-polar coords.)
 
Yes it appears that solves the problem, thanks!
 
I would enjoy a pointer as to where this comes from exactly, maybe a link?

edit: just standard triple integration in 3 coordinates?
 
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