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Orbits or orbitals
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∙ 14y agoThe sea of electrons refers to the simplified view of electron distribution in metals. This theory states that protons are floating of a sea of negative electrons. However, it does not refer to a sea of positive charge; this confuses the two components of metal atoms.
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∙ 15y agoThe Nucleus. It consists of Protons and Nuetrons
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∙ 13y agoThe answer to this question is.... a nucleus
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∙ 12y agoElectrons are tiny particles floating around the nucleus of an atom they have a negative charge and are much smaller than protons or neutrons.
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Positive nuclei moving about in a sea of electrons?
plasma
What are the mobile electrons surrounding the positive ions called in a metallic bond?
This depends on where you are taught- some call it a sea of electrons some a cloud some delocalised elctrons.
Why and how do metallic compounds conduct electricity?
they have a 'sea' of delocalised electrons in their structure which are free to move and carry a charge through the structure
Is copper ionic or covalent?
This is kind of a trick question. Solid copper will hold together via metallic bonds, which are something like a group covalent bond. That is, the valence electrons from every Cu nucleus form a "sea of electrons" to stabilize the positive charge.
What is the ionic charge of solid copper metal?
Copper metal is not ionic. (The metallic bonding model of ions in a sea of electrons, is just a simplifification)
Describe the plum-pudding model of the atom?
A Description of electrons scattered inside the atom
Does metallic bonding involve free-floating electrons?
Yes that is how metallic bonding is modeled - a sea of electrons.
How did J. J. Thomson change the atomic model based on his experimental results?
He described the atom as a sea of positive charge sprinkled with electrons
How did the results of JJ Thomson's experiments change how scientists thought about atoms?
He described the atom as a sea of positive charge sprinkled with electrons
When does electricity flow inside solid electrical conductors?
when the 'sea of electrons' within the material are free to move from one area of the conductor to another. This is caused by a charge being placed on either end of the conductor, which will attract the negative electrons to the positive charge, and repell them from the negative charge, hence creating a flow.
Positive nuclei moving about in a sea of electrons?
plasma
If you took away one electron from iron what would the charge of the ion formed be?
If you assume that the iron is in equilibirum and there are initially as many protons as there are electrons, then the total charge is zero (because the protons and electrons cancel out). Now if you remove one electron (which has negative charge), you leave a net positive charge on the iron because there are more protons than there are electrons. In reality, I think electrons from other nearby iron atoms would fill the void because this "free sea of electrons" is a property of metals.
What is the basic of bonding in a sea of electrons?
One description of the bonding in metals is positive ions in a sea of electrons--which was I think the Somerfield model. This may be what is being referred to.
Is the sea floating on the Earth or is the Earth floating on the sea?
the sea is technically floating on the earth, as at the bottom of the sea there are techtonic plates.. Our oceans are just gigantic canyons that are filled to the brim with water.
What is the structure of a sodium ion?
A sodium ion (Na+) is essentially a sodium atom which had been oxidized, losing one electron and gaining a positive charge. Thus, the atomic structure of a sodium ion is an atom with 11 protons in its nucleus, but only 10 electrons in its orbitals, thus explaining its positive charge.
Does electricity move through a conductor or an insulator?
The answer is a little more complex than a neat, pat answer. Electric flow may be seen as forward propagation of electrons, or backwards propagation of positive "holes" which may move through or around a medium, or as the movement of ions through a medium. Depending on the dielectric strength of an insulator, and the voltage/amperage of the charge in question, the electricity may move through, over, or around an insulator.In some cases, an electric current can move easily through both an insulator and a conductor, but in most cases, electricity moves easiest through a conductor. Conductors are usually metals or metalloids that have are joined together through metallic bonding. Metallic bonding results in positive metal ions floating in a sea of electrons. The "delocalized nature" of the electrons (electrons spread out) allows charge to flow easily through a conductor.
What is the reason why we cannot feel that we are floating?
I do not know about you, but when I am floating in the sea, I can definitely feel I am floating.
