Probability density

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009483",
  "term": "Probability density",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A function whose integral over a given range gives the probability that a continuous random variable falls within that range. It describes the relative likelihood for a random variable to take on a given value. For example, in quantum mechanics, the square of the wavefunction represents the probability density of finding an electron at a particular point in space.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 16 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/probability-density/"
}