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yaseen shah
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Please tell me that node of p-orbital is at nucleus or no. please give me right concept about orbital.
Orbital Concepts: Is the p-Orbital Node At the Nucleus?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the concept of nodes in p-orbitals, specifically whether the node is located at the nucleus. Participants explore the definitions and characteristics of orbitals, including the implications of nodes in wave functions.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant asks if the node of the p-orbital is at the nucleus, seeking clarification on the concept of orbitals.
- Another participant suggests that understanding requires reading from a textbook, implying that the question may stem from a lack of foundational knowledge.
- Some participants express the belief that the p-orbital does have a node at the nucleus, while others challenge this notion.
- A participant notes that not all orbitals have nodes at the nucleus, specifically mentioning s orbitals and explaining that a node is where the wave equation changes sign.
- One participant provides a link to external resources for further understanding of orbital concepts.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is no consensus on whether the node of the p-orbital is at the nucleus, with multiple competing views expressed by participants.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference the need for a deeper understanding of orbital theory, indicating that assumptions about nodes may depend on definitions and interpretations of wave functions.
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Borek
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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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chemisttree
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I always thought the p orbital had a node at the nucleus.
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pzona
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I thought every orbital had a node at the nucleus? Heisenberg?
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pzona said:
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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x12179x
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yaseen shah said:
Yes.
yaseen shah said:
Orbital concepts here:
http://www.chemguide.co.uk/atoms/properties/atomorbs.html#top
(http://www.chemguide.co.uk/ - My favorite non-technical site to understanding chemistry concepts
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