Orbital Concepts: Is the p-Orbital Node At the Nucleus?

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The discussion centers around the concept of nodes in atomic orbitals, specifically p-orbitals. It clarifies that p-orbitals do not have a node at the nucleus, contrasting them with s-orbitals, which do. A node is defined as a point where the wave function changes sign, and p-orbitals feature one node that separates their two lobes. Participants emphasize the importance of consulting textbooks for a deeper understanding of orbital concepts, with a recommendation for a specific chemistry resource for further learning.
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Please tell me that node of p-orbital is at nucleus or no. please give me right concept about orbital.
 
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It doesn't work this way. You have to read about in your textbook and then come back if you don't understand something.

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I always thought the p orbital had a node at the nucleus.
 
I thought every orbital had a node at the nucleus? Heisenberg?
 
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I thought every orbital had a node at the nucleus? Heisenberg?

Not s orbitals. A node is where the wave equation changes sign. When you have 1 node, you have at least 2 lobes.
 

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