EXPERIMENT: The radial distribution function, 4pr²R², is proportional to the probability of finding the electron in a spherical shell of very small thickness dr at a distance r from the nucleus. The radial distribution function contains the radial part, R, of the atomic orbital, y_{n, l, ml}.



The radial part of y_{n, l, ml} and hence the radial distribution function depend on the quantum numbers n and l and the effective nuclear charge, Z_eff. To observe the effect of Z_eff on the radial distribution function, the values of the quantum numbers n and l must be fixed while Z_eff is varied. Pick a specific atomic orbital and obtain plots of the radial distribution function versus r for various values of Z_eff. The most probable distance, r_mp, is the distance at which the radial distribution function has the largest value.

PROCEDURE:

1. Click the "3d" button to select the 3d atomic orbital .
   
   



2. And then Click the "2.0" button to set the value of Z_eff. Record the most probable distance.
   
   



3. Click the "3.0" button to reset the value of Z_eff and obtain a new plot of the radial distribution function. Record the most probable distance.
   
   



4. Click the "4.0" button to reset the value of Z_eff and obtain a new plot of the radial distribution function. Record the most probable distance.
   
   



5. Click the "5.0" button to reset the value of Z_eff and obtain a new plot of the radial distribution function. Record the most probable distance.