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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.
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.
Why can ionic compounds in solution conduct electric current?
Ionic compounds in solution can conduct electric current because the ions are free to move and carry electric charge. When an ionic compound dissolves in water, it dissociates into its constituent ions, which are then able to move and carry the 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?
Adding two protons to the nucleus of an oxygen atom would create neon, which glows red when an electric current is passed through it due to the emission of red light. Oxygen atoms have 8 protons, so if 2 protons are added, the resulting element will have 10 protons, characteristic of neon.
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.
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.
What kind of charges move?
Electric charges, such as electrons and protons, are responsible for carrying electrical current. In conductors, the movement of charges creates an electric current which can be harnessed for various applications.
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.
Do protons travel through an electric circuit at or near the speed of light?
No, protons do not travel through an electric circuit at or near the speed of light. In a circuit, electrons are the charge carriers that move through the wires at speeds much slower than the speed of light. Protons typically remain within the nucleus of an atom and do not move freely in a circuit.
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.
How do protons and electrons influence the flow of electricity?
Protons and electrons influence the flow of electricity by creating an electric field. Protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative charge. When there is a difference in the number of protons and electrons in a material, it creates an electric potential. This potential difference causes electrons to move from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration, creating an electric current.
Does a electric meter measure the number of protons in a current?
No, an electric meter measures the amount of electric charge passing through a circuit per unit time. The number of protons in a current is not relevant to the measurement of electricity by an electric meter.
What three things do you need for electric current?
protons,neutrons and electrons
Do neutrons move in an electric current?
no
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.
Why do current and electrons move in opposite directions?
Current is defined as the flow of positive charge, which historically was thought to be the flow of protons. However, it was later discovered that it is actually the movement of electrons that constitutes electric current. Electrons have a negative charge, so when they move in one direction, the conventional current (positive charge) appears to move in the opposite direction.
Is copper a good conductor of electric current because its atoms are made up of more electrons than protons?
Yes, copper is a good conductor of electric current because its atoms have loosely bound electrons in the outer energy levels, which can move freely between atoms when a voltage is applied. This flow of electrons constitutes an electric current.
What are charged particles that move in liquids to create electric current called?
Charged particles that move in liquids to create electric current are called ions.
