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A better word than "live" would probable be the word "exist." And that leads to the question of what "exist" means.
When we say that electrons "exchange virtual photons," we do NOT mean that a particle with any measurable properties traveled from Point A to Point B with the speed of light. In a VAST over-simplification, the virtual photon never displays any measurable properites, and thus (in QM) doesn't really "exist" at any point during its travels.
Which leads to the obvious question, "Okay, so what DO you mean when you say that?" I wish I could give a simple answer. All I can do is refer you to the URL below, which discusses the use of virtual photons in long-distance interactions of particles.
What else can I help you with?
Do inert elements gain electrons?
There is no electron exchange when no reaction takes place (this is what 'inert' means)
If a electron is given or received?
If an electron is given, an atom becomes negatively charged. If an electron is received, an atom becomes positively charged. This exchange of electrons leads to the formation of ions.
Is a molecule that has lost electrons been reduced?
OIL RIGOxidation Is Loss (of electrons)Reduction Is Gain (of electrons)So no, a molecule which has lost electrons has a positive charge and so has been oxidised
What periodic group of elements does not ionize?
The Noble Gases (Group VIIIA or Group 8A) do not exchange electrons or become ionized into ions since they already have a full electron configuration.
What is exchange degeneracy in quantum mechanics?
Exchange degeneracy in quantum mechanics refers to the phenomenon where multiple particles with the same properties (such as electrons in an atom) are indistinguishable from each other, leading to the degeneracy of energy levels. This occurs due to the symmetric nature of the wavefunctions describing the particles, which do not change if the particles are exchanged. Exchange degeneracy plays a crucial role in determining the structure and properties of atoms, molecules, and other quantum systems.
How does a superconductor minimize its losses?
One feature of the universe is that energy can only be transferred (via exchange particles, or "virtual particles") in discrete units. In the quantum world, by definition, there is no such thing as "half" an exchange particle. In a normal conductor, the ambient heat, plus the energy of moving electrons, is enough to create exchange particles. These hit the conductor lattice and are turned to heat. (Emitting exchange particles is the quantum way particles "bump" off of things). In a superconductor, it is so cold, there is almost no thermal energy. There is no heat present to "help" with the creation of these exchange particles. When added to the energy of the electron's flow, there is still not enough energy to create an exchange particle, so the electron can't spend any energy. You could say that the electrons "bump" off the lattice, but nothing is exchanged, so the electrons continue on with the same amount of energy. The one exception is when the electrical current gets higher -- then, the increase electron energy can actually start creating exchange particles, which then create heat, which provides enough energy to help other electrons create exchange particles, and so-on, and whammo, suddenly you have a warm ex-superconductor.
Do inert elements gain electrons?
There is no electron exchange when no reaction takes place (this is what 'inert' means)
Can any electron form a chemical bond?
Atoms form chemical bond. It is done by exchange of electrons.
If a electron is given or received?
If an electron is given, an atom becomes negatively charged. If an electron is received, an atom becomes positively charged. This exchange of electrons leads to the formation of ions.
What happens when a chlorine atom and a hydrogen Adam exchange electron?
When a chlorine atom and a hydrogen atom exchange electrons, the chlorine atom gains an electron to form a chloride ion (Cl-), while the hydrogen atom loses an electron to form a hydrogen ion (H+). This exchange is a type of ionic bond formation where the atoms become charged ions.
What metals have electrons added to their d-orbitals and often do not exhibit regular or predictive electron configurations?
Transition metals have electrons added to their d-orbitals, which can lead to complex and non-predictive electron configurations. This is because the d-orbitals can have varying levels of energy and can exhibit different filling patterns based on factors such as exchange energy and electron-electron repulsions.
What are sub atomic particles of energy and matter propagated by electromagnetic waves?
Subatomic particles of energy are photons, while subatomic particles of matter are electrons, protons, and neutrons. Electromagnetic waves propagate by the exchange of photons, which carry the electromagnetic force.
Is a molecule that has lost electrons been reduced?
OIL RIGOxidation Is Loss (of electrons)Reduction Is Gain (of electrons)So no, a molecule which has lost electrons has a positive charge and so has been oxidised
What periodic group of elements does not ionize?
The Noble Gases (Group VIIIA or Group 8A) do not exchange electrons or become ionized into ions since they already have a full electron configuration.
The arrangement of electrons in an atom is called?
A unit of matter, the smallest unit of an element, having all the characteristics of that element and consisting of a dense, central, positively charged nucleus surrounded by a system of electrons. The entire structure has an approximate diameter of 10 -8 centimeter and characteristically remains undivided in chemical reactions except for limited removal, transfer, or exchange of certain electrons.
What is exchange degeneracy in quantum mechanics?
Exchange degeneracy in quantum mechanics refers to the phenomenon where multiple particles with the same properties (such as electrons in an atom) are indistinguishable from each other, leading to the degeneracy of energy levels. This occurs due to the symmetric nature of the wavefunctions describing the particles, which do not change if the particles are exchanged. Exchange degeneracy plays a crucial role in determining the structure and properties of atoms, molecules, and other quantum systems.
What happens when a sodium atom and chlorine atom exchange electrons?
They form an ionic bond
