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It would be incorrect and simplistic to say that electrons are in "orbits", because that implies a known path. It would be more correct to say that electrons are in "energy levels" or "orbitals", because we cannot know exactly where in the atom the electron is.
According to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, it's impossible to know exactly where an electron is AND exactly what its velocity is. The more closely we measure one thing, the more uncertainty we add to the other.
ObJoke: The police officer pulls over an electron, and says "I clocked you at exactly 93 miles per hour!" The electron replies, "Oh, great! Now I'm COMPLETELY lost!"
So what keeps an electron within its "shell" or "probability level"? It doesn't have enough energy to go elsewhere. If the electron absorbs some energy (in the form of light) it can move to a higher energy level, or escape completely.
What else can I help you with?
How many electrons per orbit can be found in an atom?
The number of electrons per orbit in an atom is determined by the energy level of the orbit. Each orbit can hold a maximum number of electrons, with the first orbit holding up to 2 electrons, the second holding up to 8 electrons, the third holding up to 18 electrons, and so on.
How many electrons can be held in a third orbit?
The maximum number of electrons that can be held in the third orbit of an atom is 18. This is based on the formula 2n^2, where n is the principal quantum number of the orbit. For the third orbit (n=3), the maximum number of electrons is 2 x 3^2 = 18.
How many electrons are in the outermost orbit of neon?
Neon has 8 electrons in its outermost orbit. The outermost orbit, also known as the valence shell, can hold a maximum of 8 electrons. Neon is a noble gas and has a full valence shell, making it stable and unreactive.
How many electrons does a neutral atom of oxygen O usually have in its outer orbit?
A neutral atom of oxygen has 6 electrons in it's most outer orbit. Generally, if you count horizontally from left-to-right on the periodic table, you get the number of electrons in its' most outer orbit. You start every row with 1, of course. :) Hope that helps!
What keeps electrons confined in the space surrounding the nucleus?
attraction to the positively charged nucleus
What keeps electrons in the space around a nucleus?
The electrostatic forces between the protons and the electrons keep it in orbit.
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.
What makes the particles of atom orbit?
The force that keeps them in orbit is the electrostatic attraction between the atom's nucleus and the electrons.
What keeps electrons moving around the nucleus?
Electrons move around the nucleus due to the attractive force between the positively charged protons in the nucleus and the negatively charged electrons. This force, called electrostatic attraction, keeps the electrons in orbit around the nucleus.
In an atom the electrons travel around the nucleus somewhat like a satellite orbits the earth The force that keeps the electrons in orbit is the?
Repelling Force of Gravity
What keeps the earth in orbit with the sun?
Gravity and Inertia keeps the earth in orbit
Why don't electrons crash into the nucleus?
Electrons do not crash into the nucleus because they are constantly in motion and are held in orbit around the nucleus by the electromagnetic force. This force keeps the electrons at a certain distance from the nucleus, preventing them from colliding with it.
How many electrons in each orbit ring for lead?
In a lead atom, the number of electrons in each orbit are as follows: 2 electrons in the first orbit (closest to the nucleus) 8 electrons in the second orbit 18 electrons in the third orbit 32 electrons in the fourth orbit
Holding electrons in orbit around atomic nuclei is an electric force of what between what and what?
Holding electrons in orbit around atomic nuclei is an electric force of attraction between the positively charged protons in the nucleus and the negatively charged electrons. This force is known as the electromagnetic force and it keeps the electrons bound to the nucleus, creating stable atoms.
Why are the electrons held in orbit?
Because they are the outer electrons in an atom and they orbit around the nucleus. But you should ask a scientist this question. NOT put it on ask.com. OR look it up on google.com. it is very likely that you will find something there.
What is the force that keeps planet in orbit?
the suns gravity keeps the planets in orbit
How many electrons are in the second orbit of sodium?
The second orbit has 8 electrons.
