Question

here is a sketch of the radial probability distribution of three orbitals: use this sketch to answer the following question. what is the most likely distance from the nucleus for an electron in orbital c? note: your answer must be within 50 pm of the exact answer to be graded correct.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the peak of orbital C

The most likely distance is at the peak of the radial probability distribution curve for orbital C.

Step2: Estimate the x - value (distance) at the peak

Looking at the graph, the peak of curve C (blue) is around 1400 pm.

Answer:

1400