Hydrogen Atom – Atomic Orbitals Lecture - 3
X Y Z x P (e - ) z Q y R
K. E. P. E.
X Y Z x P (e - ) z Q y R
Change to POLAR CO-ORDINATES! X Y Z x P (e - ) z Q y R r θ ϕ
can now be solved to find the wave functions of stationary states (standing waves)!
Only certain energies are possible! Principal quantum number
Azimuthal quantum number
Radial wave function Angular wave function
From Zumdahl
Shapes of Atomic Orbitals a) Polar Plots b) Density Plots (written by Deepika) c) Radial Plots