Which of the following is true? The probability density
A)for all s orbitals is independent of direction from the nucleus.
B)for all s orbitals is independent of distance from the nucleus.
C)is independent of direction from the nucleus for 1s orbitals only.
D)is independent of distance from the nucleus for 1s orbitals only.

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The probability density for all s orbitals is spherically symmetric, meaning that it does not depend on direction from the nucleus. However, it does decrease with increasing distance from the nucleus, so option B is incorrect. Option C is incorrect because this applies to all s orbitals, not just 1s. Option D is also incorrect because the probability density does depend on distance from the nucleus.

Which of the Following Is True? the Probability Density