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Movement is something that particles must do in order to express the energy that they hold. Otherwise, they wouldn't interact with other forces and wouldn't have mass, spin, position, velocity or any other characteristics necessary to be matter.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoFirst and foremost, it is NOT correct to think of electrons moving around the nucleus like planets around a star.
When in the electric field of a nucleus, electrons are most likely to be found far outside that nucleus. Plain and simple, that is how our Universe operates.
However, the question, "In which direction are the electrons moving when outside the nucleus?" is a meaningless one -- it is fundamentally unknowable. And I don't mean we lack the instrumentation or ability to find it out, or that the electron "knows" where it is moving to but we don't -- I mean the velocity of an electron in the E-field of a nucleus is fundatmentally un-knowable.
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∙ 11y agoElectricity is a flow of electrons. If there is a surplus of electrons in one place, we consider that to be charged.
If that region is connected by a conductor to a region that is less charged, then the electrons will flow from the region of plenty until the state of charge in both regions is equal.
The usual and useful analogy to electricity, is that of water.
The flow of water is analogous to the flow of electricity. The actual molecules of water can be considered to be alike to the electrons. If two tanks of water are connected, the water will flow such as to equalize the pressure of the water height.
So :- The quantity of water equals the total available charge.
The pressure difference between the two tanks is alike to the Voltage difference.
The actual flow of water is akin to the Amps(number of electrons) flowing.
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∙ 10y agoIf an electron won't move, then due to the electrostatic force of attraction, the electron will collide with the nucleus and thus the atom will become non-existent, which is not so in reality.
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∙ 13y agothe electron get a repulsive force from the negative potential and a attractive force from the positive potential
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∙ 11y agoElectrons are negatively charged particles. So, they tend to get attracted to the oppositely charge (positive) side.
The general idea is like charges repel and unlike charges attract.
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∙ 11y agoatoms and charges
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Do neutrons have more energy than electrons?
No, Neutrons are nuetral so they do not move in different energy levels. Only Electrons do.
Absorption of light by atoms of an element occurs when photons are?
absorbed by electrons that move to higher energy levels
Part of the atom in which the electrons move?
There are located outside the nucleus , revolving it in different energy levels , no positions are 100% sureNeutrons and Protons make up the main mass of an atom, electrons orbit this main mass.They ae around the nucleus. They are in energy levels
Are electrons located in energy levels or electron cloud?
Electrons are located in energy levels within the electron cloud.
Niels Bohr predicted that the electrons would be found orbiting the nucleus in energy levels that could be compared to what?
Niels Bohr predicted that the electrons would be found orbiting the nucleus in specific energy levels that could be compared to the rungs of a ladder. He proposed that electrons can only exist in these discrete energy levels and that they move between levels by absorbing or emitting specific amounts of energy. This led to the development of the Bohr model of the atom.
Do neutrons have more energy than electrons?
No, Neutrons are nuetral so they do not move in different energy levels. Only Electrons do.
What may move between energy levels When an atom gains or loses energy?
electrons
Is it true that energy is used to force electrons to move to higher energy levels?
yes
What do you call the regions of the atoms in which electrons move?
Energy levels or orbital
How are the electrons arranged in energy levels?
The innermost energy level always contains two electrons and the rest are arranged in 8s. for example the energy levels of calcium- 2,8,8,2. calcium contains 20 electrons. once the energy levels are filled upto 8 electrons then we move from onto the next energy level. hope this makes sense lol :)
Who discovered that electrons move in specific levels or shells?
Neil Bohr discovered that each electron shell has specified energy levels and limited place for electrons.
When electrons move to lower levels they lose energy?
Yes, that's exactly what it is: when you lose energy your level is lower.
What do atoms do when electrons move energy levels?
Atoms don't do anything. If the electrons go to a higher energy state, they use energy. If they fall back to a lower state, they release energy. This shouldn't affect the entire atom, just the electrons.
Absorption of light by atoms of an element occurs when photons are?
absorbed by electrons that move to higher energy levels
Part of the atom in which the electrons move?
There are located outside the nucleus , revolving it in different energy levels , no positions are 100% sureNeutrons and Protons make up the main mass of an atom, electrons orbit this main mass.They ae around the nucleus. They are in energy levels
Are electrons located in energy levels or electron cloud?
Electrons are located in energy levels within the electron cloud.
What element has 3 valence electrons and 3 energy levels?
What has three energy levels and six valence electrons
