Where is the nodal plane in a 1s orbital?
A) Along the x-axis.
B) Along the y-axis.
C) Along the z-axis.
D) Mid-way between the x and y-axes.
E) There is none.

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The 1s orbital is spherically symmetrical and does not have a nodal plane. Nodal planes appear in higher energy orbitals where there is a change in sign of the wave function, but the 1s orbital is uniform in all directions around the nucleus.

Where Is the Nodal Plane in a 1s Orbital