answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

No. All electrical currents and discharges, including lightning, involve the movement of electrons rather than protons, as electrons are much easier to move.

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Does a lightning bolt occurs when billions of protons are transferred at the same time?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

A lightning bolt occurs when billions of protons are transferred at the same time?

yes!


A lightning bolt occurs when billions of what are transferred at the same time?

Not sure but its either watts or electrons


Is fire and lightning the same?

No. Fire is a combination of chemical and physical changes in which substances interact to release heat, light, smoke and ash. Lightning occurs when the negative charges (electrons) in the bottom of the cloud are attracted to the positive charges (protons) in the ground. In some instances, fire can be created by lightning.


How often does lightning occur?

lightning occurs quite often in florida. it occurs at least 5 times a month.


Who is heat transferred in convection?

Heat transferred in convection occurs through movements of fluids.


Which of the following choices occurs in a covalent bond A. Electrons are transferred. B. Electrons are shared. C. Protons are lost. D. Ions are formed.?

Only non-metal+non-metal is considered covalent. Plus, protons are NEVER shared; just the electrons.


What is lightning without thunder?

Lightning without thunder is called heat lightning. It occurs when the lightning is too far away for humans to hear the thunder.


What is dry lightnig?

Lightning usually occurs when is rains, sleets, hails etc, most comonly when there is a thunder storm. Dry lightning simply means that there is not rain present when the lightning occurs. Hope that helps


How do you describe how lightning occurs?

Most pigments are not permanent. Lightening occurs when the pigments fade.


What occurs when heat is transferred through liquid?

convection


What occurs when energy is transferred from light waves to?

absorption


How is energy transferred when objects are in objects?

conduction occurs