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Question

With reference to the given figure, how is the value of the principal quantum number (n) related to the number of nodes in a p orbital?

Graphs showing probability distributions for 1s, 2s, and 3s orbitals with nodes indicated.

Accepted Answer

number of nodes = n - 1

Answer

number of nodes = n - 2

Answer

number of nodes = number of lobes

Answer

number of nodes = l - 1