The wave function ( ) of -orbital is given by: _ 2s = 1 2 32 [ 1 a_0 ]^ 3/2 [ 2 - r…

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Problem

The wave function (

\psi

) of

2s

-orbital is given by:

\Psi_{2s} = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{32\pi}} \left[ \frac{1}{a_0} \right]^{3/2} \left[ 2 - \frac{r}{a_0} \right] e^{-r/2a_0}

r = r_0

, a radial node is formed. Calculate

r_0

in terms of

a_0