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what is the difference between Ψ and Ψ^2 ?

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In quantum chemistry, Ψ is the wave function of electron.It is a mathematical description of an electron as a three dimensional standing wave. It has no physical significance.
Ψ2 is probability density or charge density. It represents the probability of finding an electron in an atom.

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