0
Under normal circumstances protons will not move; they are contained in the nucleus of atoms. However, in the case of the element hydrogen, which is made of one proton and one electron, it is possible to create a hydrogen plasma. In this state, the electron is stripped off the proton and a "naked" proton is left. This naked proton, being electrically charged, can be made to move by a magnetic field.
What else can I help you with?
Are protons free to drift in metals?
No, protons are not free to drift in metals. It is the electrons that are free to move in metal conductors, creating an electric current. Protons are located within the atomic nucleus and are not mobile in the same way as electrons.
What is needed for a charge to move?
protons and electrons are needed for a charge to move. hope I helped! Bye!
What happens to the atomic number as you move down the alkal metal group?
The atomic number increases, because as you move from top to bottom, you are adding protons to the nucleus, and atomic number is the number of protons.
What is the location on protons and neutrons and electrons?
Neutrons and protons are placed in the atomic nucleus; electrons move surrounding this nucleus in clouds of electrons.
In Bohr and model of the atom where are the electrons and protons located?
In this model, the electrons move or orbit around the protons that are at the center of the atom. Electrons move around the nucleus, which contains the proton, in orbits that have a definite size and energy.
Why do we say that in metal conductors, electrons move but protons don't?
In metal conductors, electrons move because they are negatively charged particles that can flow freely. Protons, on the other hand, are positively charged particles that are tightly bound within the nucleus of an atom and do not move easily in a conductor.
Why does current generally involve the flow of electrons but not protons?
Electrons are much lighter and more mobile than protons, making them the primary charge carriers in most electrical systems. Additionally, protons are typically bound within atomic nuclei and do not move freely like electrons, which is why current generally involves the flow of electrons rather than protons.
Atoms are positively charged particles that move around electrons?
No. First, atoms have no overall charge (they are electrically neutral) because they have the same number of protons and electrons. Second, there are protons, neutrons and electrons within the atom, and they are collectively termed sub-atomic particles. It is the electrons that move around the nucleus (where the protons and neutrons are).
Why is it that protons are not considered a source of moving charge for current flow?
Protons are held within the atomic nucleus and do not typically move in a conducting material or a circuit. Current flow in a conductor is primarily due to the movement of free electrons. Since protons are not free to move in a conductor, they are not considered a source of moving charge for current flow.
What did ruthford gold foil experiment proved?
that protons can ,move to one electron to the other
Why protons are not considered a source of moving charges for current flow?
Protons don't usually move around (except as ions, or parts of ions, in a solution). Electrons move around much more easily, because of their much lower mass.
The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of?
It generally corresponds to the number of protons in its nucleus. In a neutral atom, this will also correspond to the number of electrons orbiting the nucleus; however, electrons are more likely to move around.
