0
You can imagine the electrons as being in a similar situation as the planets that circle the Sun. The centripetal force is the attraction by the Sun (for planets), and by the nucleus (for electrons). Remember that opposite forces attract each other.
Actually the situation is more complicated, due to certain quantum phenomena, but this should give you a general idea. Specifically, electrons are not free to travel in any orbit - they can't have just any energy, they can only be at very specific energy levels.
What else can I help you with?
What does the Planetary Theory of Atoms suggest?
The planetary theory of atoms suggests that atoms are like miniature solar systems, with electrons orbiting around a central nucleus. This model was proposed by Niels Bohr in 1913 as an improvement on the earlier plum pudding model. It helped explain the stability of atoms and the discrete energy levels of electrons.
Are neutrons located in the orbits around the nucleus?
nuetrons and protons make up the nucleus, Electrons revolve around the nucleus
Why electrons revolve around the nucleus in anti-clockwise direction?
The direction of electron movement around the nucleus is based on convention and can be either clockwise or anti-clockwise. There is no specific reason why electrons would revolve around the nucleus in one direction over the other. Both directions are equally valid and are used interchangeably in atomic models.
Are the number of electrons in the nucleus of an atom that element's atomic number?
There are no electrons in the nucleus of an atom, the electrons are in the orbitals around and outside the nucleus.There are no electrons in the nucleus of an atom, the electrons are in the orbitals outside and around the nucleus.
What is the structural organization of an atom?
A stabe atom has a certain amount of protons (equal to its atomic number), and the same number of neutrons which make up the nucleus. Electrons revolve around the nucleus within their specific domains.
Where do you find the electrons in atoms?
In energy shells around and outside the nucleus of an atom!!!!
Who showed that electrons revolve around the nucleus in set orbits?
you showed it
What is the force behind the electrons to revolve around the nucleus?
nuclear energy
Why protons does not revolve around electrons?
This is because the protons are found in the nucleus so it wontrevolvearound the electrons.
Where are neutrons on the atom?
They are in the nucleus, i.e. the center, of the atom. There are also protons in the nucleus, but the electrons revolve around the nucleus.
What moves around center of an atom?
the electrons revolve around the nucleus which is in the center of the atom, they revolve around it in 7 imaginary energy levels.
Why does electrons only revolve around nucleus why not neutrons or protons revolve?
Neutrons and protons make up the nucleus; therefore, they cannot revolve around the nucleus. Electrons, on the other hand, are on orbitals surrounding the nucleus. The number of orbitals and the number of electrons per orbital depend on the placement of the element on the periodic table, the atomic mass, the atomic number, etc. A maximum of eight electrons can be on one orbital.
What is around the center of an atom?
the electrons revolve around the nucleus which is in the center of the atom, they revolve around it in 7 imaginary energy levels.
What does the Planetary Theory of Atoms suggest?
The planetary theory of atoms suggests that atoms are like miniature solar systems, with electrons orbiting around a central nucleus. This model was proposed by Niels Bohr in 1913 as an improvement on the earlier plum pudding model. It helped explain the stability of atoms and the discrete energy levels of electrons.
Are neutrons located in the orbits around the nucleus?
nuetrons and protons make up the nucleus, Electrons revolve around the nucleus
Do neutrons orbit outside the atom?
No, neutrons do not revolve around the nucleus. Protons and neutrons reside in the nucleus of an atoms. Electrons revolve around the nucleus. Beta emission the release of electron form the nucleus. Alpha emission is the emission of helium atom.
How many electrons surround the nucleus of an atom of potassium?
There are 19 electrons in the potassium nucleus.
