In quantum mechanics a node (nodal surface or plane)is A)a place where $\varPsi$ is negative. B)a place where $\varPsi$ is positive. C)a place where $\varPsi$ = 0. D)a place where $\varPsi$ ² is large. E)a place where $\varPsi$ ² is negative.

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A node is a point or surface where the wave function (Ψ) of a particle is equal to zero, which in mathematical terms is expressed as Ψ=0. This means that the probability of finding the particle at that point or surface is zero. Hence, F1F1F1S1ΨF1F1F10 = 0 at a node.

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