Q.

Given below are two statements:                                                                           [2023]

Statement I: The value of wave function, ψ depends upon the coordinates of the electron in the atom.

Statement II: The probability of finding an electron at a point within an atom is proportional to the orbital wave function.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1 Statement I is true but Statement II is false.  
2 Statement I is false but Statement II is true.  
3 Both Statement I and Statement II are true.  
4 Both Statement I and Statement II are false.  

Ans.

(1)

The square of the wave function (ψ2) at a point gives the probability density of the electron at that point.