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From what I learned in High School, no, protons do not move with electric current. Remember, protons are fixed in the nucleus of the atom. It is the electrons in the outer orbitals which can be transferred.
So, with regards to electric current, more specifically, conventional current, electrons conduct the charge through the current carrying conductors from the positive terminal of the cell to the negative terminal of the cell. Try to think of it as though the electrons touch the positive terminal of the cell, which cancels out their charge and makes them slightly positive. This causes them to be attracted towards the negative terminal of the cell. Note: THIS DOES NOT REALLY HAPPEN... IT IS JUST A METHOD OF REASONING.
If you are interested, there is research being done about 'positrons' (electrons with a positive charge). You can use a search engine to find it.
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∙ 13y agoYes. A "current", by a simplified definition, is the movement of a charge-bearing particle. Even better - "moving holes" can also be classified as "current". It all depends on the construction of the circuit and the conductors, semiconductors etc.
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∙ 10y agono. electrons move
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Are protons free to drift in metals?
In metals protons are free to move btw atoms throughout the piece of metal.
Why does current generally involve the flow of electrons but not protons?
The protons are bound inside the nucleus and are not free. In conductors, the electrons are free to move.
Why do ionics compounds dissolved in water conduct an electric current?
When an ionic compound dissolves in water there are free ions which move and carry electric current.
How many protons should be added to the nuclei of oxygen atoms so the resulting gas will glow red when there is an electric current through it?
Protons have to be subtracted not added.
Why is a melted ionic compound a good conductor of electric current but the a solid ionic compound is a poor conductor of electric current?
Upon melting, the ions are free to move and conduct electricity.
Do protons travel through an electric circuit at or near the speed of light?
Electricity, this may be electrons in a direct current. In an alternating current the electrons stay where they are and it is only the energy that moves between electrons.
Are protons free to drift in metals?
In metals protons are free to move btw atoms throughout the piece of metal.
Electricityis produced by the movement of protons?
No. If a flood of protons did move from place to place, that certainly would constitute an electric current. But that's not what's happening when something in your hand, in your home, or in your car has an electric current in it. Those electric currents are the movement of electrons through the wires or cables that we see around us in daily life.
Does a electric meter measure the number of protons in a current?
Electric meters measure kilowatt hours.
What three things do you need for electric current?
protons,neutrons and electrons
Do neutrons move in an electric current?
no
What is an electric current and why is it so important?
Electric current is electric charge in motion. Most electric charge is carried by the electrons and protons within an atom and is affected by conductivity of elements ie copper.
Where do electric current move?
from under the ground
Can an electric current move through a electromagnet?
yes.
Current is produced when charges are accelerated by an electric field to move to a position of lower what?
Current is produced when charges are accelerated by an electric field to move to a position of lower energy.
What actually moves when an electric current flow?
Electrons move in electron current flow.
Why does current generally involve the flow of electrons but not protons?
The protons are bound inside the nucleus and are not free. In conductors, the electrons are free to move.
