Electron Wave Function

An electron wave function is a mathematical description that tells us how likely it is to find an electron in a particular location around an atom. Instead of thinking of electrons as tiny balls, we imagine them as spread out waves that have areas of high or low probability. This wave function helps scientists predict where an electron might be and how it behaves. It’s a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics, highlighting that electrons possess both particle-like and wave-like properties, and provides a precise way to understand their behavior in atoms and molecules.