Why wave function is called orbital wave function?

1.	Why wave function is called orbital wave function?
Answer» They are mathematical functions used to describe the wave like properties of the electrons in an atom. They represent the regions where the probability of finding an electron is maximum around the nucleus of the atom. These are also called as atomic orbitals that are represented by 3 quantum numbers: n(principal quantum number), l(azimuthal quantum number) and m(magnetic quantum number). These quantum numbers are used to specify the electron\'s energy, location and angular momentum.

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