A hydrogen atom is the simplest atom, consisting of one proton in the nucleus and one electron orbiting around it.
The electron in a hydrogen atom exists as a wave, meaning it does not have a definite position or trajectory. This wave represents the probability of finding the electron at a particular location around the nucleus.
The electron wave in a hydrogen atom is described by the Schrodinger equation, which is a mathematical equation that takes into account the mass and energy of the electron, as well as the electric potential of the nucleus.
The shape of the electron wave is determined by the energy level of the electron. The higher the energy level, the more complex and spread out the wave becomes.
No, the electron wave cannot be observed directly. However, its effects can be observed through experiments, such as the diffraction pattern seen in the double-slit experiment.