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electrons that orbit the nucleus of an atom never lose momentum because of the CENTREPETAL FORCE afford by the moving electron.
In our Universe, when you get to things the size of an atom, the rules for how things operate changes from what we are used to. For starters, you can no longer say that an electron acutually HAS a momentum or even a position. Instead, you can only state (1) the probability that an electron has a specific momentum or position and (2) the AVERAGE momentum or position of an electron. And it is NOT the case that we lack the ability to measure these things, or that the electron "knows" these things but we don't -- the momentum and position of electrons are inherently UN-KNOWABLE, even to the electron itself!
Thus, we can not say an electron "loses" its momentum over time, because we can't even say what its momentum IS. And we can't do so because the ELECTRON ITSELF doesn't "know" its own momentum!
Confusing? Don't like this? Sorry -- that's how our Universe operates.
What else can I help you with?
Do all electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom at the same level?
No, the electrons orbiting an atom have multiple levels.
Who proposed that electrons orbit the nucleus in shells or definite levels?
That would be Neils Bohr
Which model of an atom is being described Electrons orbit the nucleus on fixed paths Each orbit or path is referred to as an energy level?
You are PROBABLY referring to the "Bohr Model" of the atom.
Do the electron cloud orbit like the sun?
First, recall that planets orbit the sun, not the other way around. Secondly, the term electron cloud is used to describe the body of electrons that orbit the nucleus of an atom. To answer your question as succinctly as possible, the analogy of planets orbiting the sun is one of the best to consider when thinking about the orbit of electrons
How do the subatomic particles differ from one another?
Protons and neutrons are situated in the nucleus; electrons orbit this atomic nucleus.
What part of the atom orbits the nucleus?
electrons are negatively charged sub atomic particles which surround the nucleus and never leave their orbit unless and until they are excited by a photon(packet of light)
Are the electrons of an atom found in the nucleus along with the protons?
Electrons are never found in the nucleus of an atom, along with the protons. They exist in shells that surround the nucleus.
Why don't electrons orbit around the atoms nucleus like planets orbit the sun?
do electrons orbit the nucleus like plantes orbit the sun?
What in an atom orbits the nucleus?
Electrons orbit the nucleus, loosely speaking; they do not really orbit the same way that planets orbit the sun, they actually spread out into a cloud that surrounds the nucleus.
Are electons in the nucleus?
No. In a nucleus are protons and neutrons. Electrons orbit the nucleus.
Orbit around a nucleus?
Electrons
Is electrons found inside the nucleus?
They are not in the nucleaus, they orbit around the nucleus.
In an atom the electrons travel around the nucleus somewhat like a satellite orbits the earthThe force that keeps the electron in orbit is the?
The force that keeps electrons in orbit around the nucleus is called the repelling force of gravity. If there was no gravity the electrons would never stay in orbit but would be floating around in space.
In an atom orbit the nucleus?
electrons orbit the protons and neutrons
Where electrons are found the nucleus?
They are not in the nucleaus, they orbit around the nucleus.
Do protons orbit the nucleus in an atom?
No, protons do not orbit the nucleus in an atom. They are located within the nucleus along with neutrons. Electrons are the particles that orbit the nucleus in an atom.
Where are the protons neutrons and electron located in the atom?
Protons and neutrons are located within the nucleus. Electrons are revolving around the nucleus.
