Nodes are points in space around a nucleus where the probability of finding an electron is zero. However, is there a reason for the existence of Nodes? I'm looking for an intuitive explanation if possible and links to any literature that gives the math behind :)
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2Possible duplicate of Electron shells in atoms: What causes them to exist as they do? – John Rennie Mar 11 '19 at 18:44
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4Possible duplicate of Electron shells in atoms: What causes them to exist as they do? – Gert Mar 11 '19 at 19:03
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3Do you understand why there are nodes in a string vibrating in a standing wave? – probably_someone Mar 11 '19 at 20:35
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There are also the nodes on Chladni plates which may help intuition: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Round_Chladni_plate_with_4_circular_and_2_linear_nodes.JPG – Mar 11 '19 at 21:06
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A deleted answer linked to this post on Chemistry.SE. – rob Mar 12 '19 at 05:15