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The electrons "orbit" the nucleus of an atom. They do so because they are attracted to the positive charge of the protons inside the nucleus. They do not usually leave the atom because of this attraction, and do not usually fall into the nucleus because they are moving.
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∙ 15y agoIt is electromagnetic force that holds electrons in place around an atomic nucleus. The nucleus contains protons, and they're positively charged. The negative electrons are attracted to the nucleus, and they form up in what are called electron shells around that nucleus.
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∙ 14y agothe positive charge of the nucleus is constantly trying to pull the electrons in. However, the strong negative charge of the electrons, combined with their fast orbit holds them in place. also they are very light.
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∙ 11y agoAtoms hold there electrons in their orbit shells.
The protons in the atoms hold the electrons in their shells, protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative charge, which makes opposites attract each other keeping the electrons close to the protons.
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What elements has four valence electrons shows properties of metals and nonmetals and has 14 protons in the nucleus of each atom?
Arsenic is atomic number 33 and has 5 valence electrons. Method for finding valence electrons: All electrons are arranged in orbital shells. The inner shell can hold up to 2 electrons. The second shell holds up to 8. The third shell holds up to 18 and so on. The outer shell holds the valence electrons. To find out how many there are, count the electrons in the inner shells 2+8+18 = 28, in this case, and subtract them from the 33 electrons that Arsenic has: 33 - 28 = 5 valence electrons.
How many Electrons does the Fourth Atom Shell Hold?
As far as I know, the 1st Atom shell holds 2 Electrons, and each shell after that holds 8 Electrons... The answer above is incorrect . The first one holds 2 the second one holds 8 and the third one holds 18 Actually the first person is correct, it does go 2,8,8 but after that it changes, but is very difficult to work out how many after that
How many atoms are in the outer Shell of aluminum?
There are 3 electron shells in Aluminum. The first shell holds 2, the second shell holds 8, and the third shell holds 3. This equals 13, its Atomic Number. http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elements/013_shells.html
How many electrons can be on the M shell?
The L shells holds only 8 electrons. The M shell holds 8 electrons. However, it can hold up to 18 when the atomic number increases.
Can nonmetals gain electrons to fill their valence shells?
Yes, nonmetals generally gain electrons to fill valence shells.
How many shell do 4 electrons need?
the first shell holds 2 and the second one holds 8 so you would need 2 shells!
The happy atoms are the blank gases They dont react because blank?
The happy atoms are the noble gases. They don't react because their valence electron shells are full. The goal of every element is to have the most outer shell of electrons full. The first shell holds 2 electrons, and every shell after that holds 8 electrons. So helium and hydrogen both want to have 2 electrons in their outer shells. Elements like neon and argon have 8 electrons in their outer shells. Atoms like chlorine and fluorine have 7 electrons in their outer shells. This means that aren't "happy" because they want to have 8. This is why they ionically bond with atoms like sodium that have 1 electron in their outer shells. Sodium gives that electron to chlorine and now both have 8 electrons in their outer shells.
What elements has four valence electrons shows properties of metals and nonmetals and has 14 protons in the nucleus of each atom?
Arsenic is atomic number 33 and has 5 valence electrons. Method for finding valence electrons: All electrons are arranged in orbital shells. The inner shell can hold up to 2 electrons. The second shell holds up to 8. The third shell holds up to 18 and so on. The outer shell holds the valence electrons. To find out how many there are, count the electrons in the inner shells 2+8+18 = 28, in this case, and subtract them from the 33 electrons that Arsenic has: 33 - 28 = 5 valence electrons.
How many outer shells are there in magnesium?
There are two electrons in the outer shell and there are three shells in total. The first shell holds two. The second eight. Then the last is two.
How Many Shells Of Electrons Does Iron Have?
iron has 4 shells because there are 30 electrons.
Where are the electrons found that are involved in ionic or covalent bonding?
Electrons are found in outer shells around the nucleus. The nucleus has protons and neutrons in it. The electrons are in shells or clouds around the nucleus. There are different numbers of electrons in each shell. The first one has two and the second one holds 8 electrons. An ionic bond will transfer electrons where a covalent bond will share electrons in the outer most orbital Hope it helps
What does the group of the periodic have to do with reactivity?
The table was organized so that elements of similar properties are in the same group. What (partly) determines reactivity is the number of electrons an atom has in it's ground state. . Within the atom electrons are organized in shells. Atoms are stable when they have 8 electrons in their outer shell (for hydrogen and helium it is 2 electrons.) . Elements of: Group 18 have 8 electrons in their outer shells Group 17 have 7 electrons in their outer shells Group 16 have 6 electrons in their outer shells Group 15 have 5 electrons in their outer shells Group 14 have 4 electrons in their outer shells Group 13 have 3 electrons in their outer shells Groups 3-12 have varied number of electrons in their outer shells Group 2 have 2 electrons in their outer shells Group 1 have 1 electron in their outer shells
What are found in the electron shells or clouds?
Electrons are found in the shells and clouds.
Does the electrons go on the shells?
Yes electrons go on shells , that's the way the are organize . The more shells they fill the greater their atomic number .
How many electrons can each orbitals hold?
s holds 2 electrons (e-)p holds 6 electrons (e-)d holds 10 electrons (e-)f holds 14 electrons (e-)This is true if you mean orbitals and not orbits.
How many Electrons does the Fourth Atom Shell Hold?
As far as I know, the 1st Atom shell holds 2 Electrons, and each shell after that holds 8 Electrons... The answer above is incorrect . The first one holds 2 the second one holds 8 and the third one holds 18 Actually the first person is correct, it does go 2,8,8 but after that it changes, but is very difficult to work out how many after that
Do electrons occupy shells in electrons?
yes they do :D
