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Homework Statement
The 2s electron has a greater probability to be close to the nucleus than the 2p electron, and also a greater probability to be farther away. Make an analogy to classical orbits to explain how this is possible.
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The Attempt at a Solution
I can see this is true by plotting the wave functions against each other, but I still don't have an explanation. I see that when r is twice the Bohr radius, the probability for the 2s electron is 0, but I don't know how that fits in (or if it's even relevant).
Could anyone lead me in the right direction, or give me a hint? Thanks!