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k shell is nearest to the nucleus, but it cannot be said that it shields the nucleus MOST.
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Why does k shell shields the nucleus the most?
k shell is nearest to the nucleus, but it cannot be said that it shields the nucleus MOST.
What is the meaning of K electron shell?
K is the old symbol for the first electron shell in atoms (near the nucleus). The K shell contain max. 2 electrons.
What electron has the greatest binding energy?
The atoms in the valance shell. The atoms furthest from the nucleus. ( ' highest ' )
Why k shell can accommodate only two electrons?
The K shell is closest to the nucleus, and is the smallest shell, so when electrons are in that shell they are close to each other, and therefore also have a strong repulsion toward each other (since the electrostatic force varies inversely according to the square of the distance between two charged objects). The attractive force between the positive nucleus and the negative electrons is enough to hold two electrons in the K shell, but if a third electron were to enter that shell, the repulsive force between the three negatively charged electrons would be greater than the attraction that the electrons would have for the nucleus, and therefore one of the electons would be forced out of the shell.
How many electrons can the K shell of an atom hold?
The K shell of an atom can hold up to 2 electrons.
Why does k shell shields the nucleus the most?
k shell is nearest to the nucleus, but it cannot be said that it shields the nucleus MOST.
What is the first shell closest to the nucleus?
The K shell is first shell closest to the nucleus.
What is the meaning of K electron shell?
K is the old symbol for the first electron shell in atoms (near the nucleus). The K shell contain max. 2 electrons.
What electron has the greatest binding energy?
The atoms in the valance shell. The atoms furthest from the nucleus. ( ' highest ' )
Why k shell can occupy only two electron?
K is the ist shell so closest to the nucleus having a very small radius, the repulsive forces among the electrons do not permit more than two electrons in this shell.
What is the outer-most shell of an atom called?
valence shell
When was John K. Shields born?
John K. Shields was born on 1858-08-15.
When did John K. Shields die?
John K. Shields died on 1934-09-30.
Is an electron capture like beta decay?
Yes, when a proton in the nucleus captures an electron from the innermost shell (K shell) it is considered a form of antibeta decay.
Why k shell can accommodate only two electrons?
The K shell is closest to the nucleus, and is the smallest shell, so when electrons are in that shell they are close to each other, and therefore also have a strong repulsion toward each other (since the electrostatic force varies inversely according to the square of the distance between two charged objects). The attractive force between the positive nucleus and the negative electrons is enough to hold two electrons in the K shell, but if a third electron were to enter that shell, the repulsive force between the three negatively charged electrons would be greater than the attraction that the electrons would have for the nucleus, and therefore one of the electons would be forced out of the shell.
M shell electrons are more tightly bound?
Electrons found in the K shell are more tightly bound compared to all other shells. This is because it is the innermost shell and is closest to the nucleus.
Why is the outer shell of an atom start with the letter K?
What we call the K shell is only part of space nearest the nucleus in which the probability for an electron's being found is the biggest. In that shell, the energy of electrons is the lowest, and that is why electrons will spend most time there, because only two electrons can be in that position at the same time, while the rest of them have to be placed in higher shells.
