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Not normally - but it can be ionized.
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What is the difference between electron cloud and electron dot diagram?
Actually the terms orbitals and shells are NOT interchangeable. The electron shell refers to the distance away from the nucleus, with each addition of a shell adding more possibilities for electron placement. The orbitals are actually within each shell. This is proven through the fact that the shells and orbital capacities are not the same. For example, the first shell can hold 2 electrons, the second shell can hold 8, and the third shell can hold 18. The first orbital, s, can hold 2 electrons. The second orbital, p, can hold 6 electrons. The third oribital, d, can hold 10 electrons; therefore not being the same as the shells.
What is a stable octet mean?
a stable octet is also known as a full outer shell. it occurs when electrons are added or removed from an atom so the outtermost shell contains its maximum amount, funnily enough Helium is included because is has a full outer shell as opposed to the direct meaning of a full octet. the term full octet refers to the outtermost shell being complete, however a direct definition means the outtermost shell containing EIGHT electrons, which simply isn't possible for something like Helium or Hydrogen. in which case, the full octet of either Helium or Hydrogen is two electrons- this would give Helium no charge at all, but would give Hydrogen a -1 charge, in a diatomic molecule two Hydrogen atoms would share their electrons between them: H=H <--Hydrogen / Helium --> He (would not donate or adopt electrons) more interstingly is the FORMS of Hydrogen. there are three: Hydrogen, deuterium and tritium.
The second electron shell of an atom can hold a maximum of?
8 electrons maximum
Will a solid metal sphere hold greater charge then a hollow sphere of the same diameter where does the charge reside in each case?
both will have same charge, in both caes charge will reside on surface.
How much wight can one balloon hold?
It all depends on the size of the balloon AND on the lifting gas (hydrogen, helium, hot air).
What charge does the nucleus of an atom hold?
The charge of any Nucleus is Neutral.
Why are neutrons in the nucleus of an atom if they have no charge?
well they aren't going to orbit if they have no charge. They hold the protons together. Protons, with the same charge, wouldn't stay together without neutrons.
What are the spheres surrounding the nucleus that contains an atom's electrons?
The spheres surrounding the nucleus of an atom are called protons and neutrons, protons hold the electrons in orbit around the nucleus because a proton has a positive charge which attracts the electron which has a negative charge causing electromagnetic force which holds the electron in orbit. The neutron determines the isotope of the atom but has a neutral charge.
What does t he energy levels of an atom hold?
The energy levels of an atom hold electrons.
How much can a air balloon hold?
how much helium can a air balloon hold
How dumb does helium make you?
It doesn't. But if you swallow helium and hold it in your mouth, your voice sounds mouse-like.
What equals the number of protons in an atom?
Scientists have designated electrons as having a negative charge and protons as having a positive charge. One positive proton can hold one negative electron in orbit. Thus, an atom with one proton in its nucleus normally will have one electron in orbit (and be labeled a hydrogen atom); an atom with ninety-four protons in its nucleus will normally have ninety-four electrons orbiting it (and be labeled a plutonium atom).
What is the difference between electron cloud and electron dot diagram?
Actually the terms orbitals and shells are NOT interchangeable. The electron shell refers to the distance away from the nucleus, with each addition of a shell adding more possibilities for electron placement. The orbitals are actually within each shell. This is proven through the fact that the shells and orbital capacities are not the same. For example, the first shell can hold 2 electrons, the second shell can hold 8, and the third shell can hold 18. The first orbital, s, can hold 2 electrons. The second orbital, p, can hold 6 electrons. The third oribital, d, can hold 10 electrons; therefore not being the same as the shells.
What is a stable octet mean?
a stable octet is also known as a full outer shell. it occurs when electrons are added or removed from an atom so the outtermost shell contains its maximum amount, funnily enough Helium is included because is has a full outer shell as opposed to the direct meaning of a full octet. the term full octet refers to the outtermost shell being complete, however a direct definition means the outtermost shell containing EIGHT electrons, which simply isn't possible for something like Helium or Hydrogen. in which case, the full octet of either Helium or Hydrogen is two electrons- this would give Helium no charge at all, but would give Hydrogen a -1 charge, in a diatomic molecule two Hydrogen atoms would share their electrons between them: H=H <--Hydrogen / Helium --> He (would not donate or adopt electrons) more interstingly is the FORMS of Hydrogen. there are three: Hydrogen, deuterium and tritium.
Why is getting hold of hydrogen so hard?
It isn't hard to get hold of Hydrogen. Simply put a current of electricity through water and you will split the two hydrogen atoms from the oxygen atom. I think you may be mistaking Hydrogen for Helium. Helium cannot be manufactured its a by-product of natural gas that has been distilled in radioactive decay for a very long time and you cant take one element and turn it into another.
What are electrons in a atom?
In the electron cloud. In the electronic shells which vary from one element to another They surround the nucleus in a cloud-type formation. This can help you during your science mid-term so pay attention!
What causes the water molecule to have a negative charge?
The water molecule does not have a negative charge. The oxygen end of the molecule has a partial negative charge and the hydrogen end has a partial positive charge. This is because the oxygen atom is more electronegative than the hydrogen atoms, and tends to hold the shared electrons more tightly than the hydrogen atoms.
