What is the significance of the node? The image I have of 1s is a cloud enveloping the nucleus. Everywhere within this cloud has a chance of containing "the electron", hence no node.AdityaDev said:Then why is there a difference in number of nodes?
The main difference between 1s and 2s orbitals is their size and energy level. The 2s orbital is larger and has a higher energy level compared to the 1s orbital. This means that electrons in the 2s orbital are farther away from the nucleus and have more energy than electrons in the 1s orbital.
The 1s orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, while the 2s orbital can hold a maximum of 8 electrons. This is based on the Pauli exclusion principle, which states that no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of quantum numbers.
The 1s orbital has a spherical shape, meaning that the probability of finding an electron is the same in all directions around the nucleus. The 2s orbital, on the other hand, has a more complex shape with a node, or area of zero probability, between two lobes. This gives it a "dumbbell" shape.
The 1s orbital is the first energy level in an atom and is always filled first before any other orbitals. The 2s orbital is the second energy level and is filled after the 1s orbital. The number of electrons in both orbitals contributes to the overall electron configuration of an atom.
Yes, an electron in the 1s orbital can move to the 2s orbital if it gains enough energy. This can happen through the absorption of light or through collisions with other particles. However, the electron will eventually return to its original energy level, releasing the excess energy as light or heat.