How is the probability that an electron will be detected related to the absolute value of ψ?

(A) The probability is proportional to the inverse of the absolute value of ψ.

(B) The probability is proportional to the inverse of the absolute value of ψ squared.

(C) The probability is proportional to the absolute value of ψ.

(D) The probability is proportional to the absolute value of ψ squared.

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Kaliyah Cherry

21 November, 03:38

How is the probability that an electron will be detected related to the absolute value of ψ?

(A) The probability is proportional to the inverse of the absolute value of ψ.

(B) The probability is proportional to the inverse of the absolute value of ψ squared.

(C) The probability is proportional to the absolute value of ψ.

(D) The probability is proportional to the absolute value of ψ squared.

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Madilynn Mcmillan · Answer 1

D) The probability is proportional to the absolute value of ψ squared.

Explanation:

since ψ² represents probability density (ψ alone represents probability amplitude), then the probability is proportional to ψ².

also since the probability to over all the possible values inside the volume element should sum 1

∫ψ² dV = 1