Orthogonality of 1s and 2s Orbitals of H

[kungpaotuba]

Homework Statement

show that 1s and 2s orbitals of H are orthogonal

Homework Equations

orbital functions n=1 and n=2

The Attempt at a Solution

Im asking what values(range) should i integrate the two equations into.

thank you

 

[siddharth]

Im asking what values(range) should i integrate the two equations into.

Hi and welcome to the forums kungpaotuba

What do you think you should integrate over? Do you have any thoughts/ideas on this? The guidelines of this forum state that you need to show some work before we can help.

 

[dextercioby]

Homework Statement

show that 1s and 2s orbitals of H are orthogonal

Homework Equations

orbital functions n=1 and n=2

HINT: What quantum numbers do the wavefunctions have ?

 

[kungpaotuba]

Thank you for your Hint