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The fact that electrons and protons attract has little if anything to do with lightning or why it is dangerous.

Lightning is a huge burst of stored electric charge. That charge becomes a very high current through the air, but electric current prefers to go through things like water and metal, because it's less resisitive than air.

This means that trees are more likely to get hit by lightning (as are other tall objects like churches and buildings). So, standing under one means it is quite possible you will get hit by the lightning too.

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If Electrons and protons have the same charge and therefore attract each other?

Electrons and protons do have opposite charges and do show some attraction, although there are many more intermolecular attractions as well.


The mutual attraction or repulsion between electrons or protons is attributed?

The mutual attraction or repulsion between electrons or protons is attributed to the electromagnetic force. This force is responsible for interactions between charged particles and is mediated by virtual photons. The strength of this force is determined by the charges of the particles and their separation distance.


Do electrons and protons repel?

ELECTRONS AND PROTONS ARE ATTRACTED TO EACH OTHER. THEY ARE OPPOSITE CHARGES. OPPOSITE CHARGES ATTRACT. IT IS LIKE FORCES THAT DO NOT ATTRACT EACH OTHER. I AM NOT SURE IF IT IS IN THE NUCLEUS THAT THEY ATTRACT. BUT I DO KNOW THAT ELECTRONS ARE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE NUCLEUS. PROTONS ARE ON THE INSIDE. I REALLY HOPE THIS ANSWERS YOUR QUESTION:)


Holds Electron and prontons together?

The electromagnetic force holds electrons and protons together in an atom. Protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative charge, and opposite charges attract each other. This force of attraction keeps the electrons orbiting around the nucleus where the protons are located.


Why there a decrease of the atomic size from left to right of the periodic table as the no of proton are added one by one?

The protons are positively charged, so they attract the negatively charged electrons. Also, protons are about 2000 times more massive than electrons, so as the number of protons increases, the attraction they have for electrons increases.

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Is lightning a type of elecricity?

Yes. Lightning is an eletrical discharge like being shocked by static. Lightning can be just about 40x hotter than the sun. it's when negative electrons and positive protons are charged and attract each other forming lightning.


Why electrons are attracted to protons?

Particles of opposite charges attract each other. Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge.Particles of opposite charges attract each other. Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge.Particles of opposite charges attract each other. Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge.Particles of opposite charges attract each other. Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge.


Why protons does not attract electrons?

Protons and electrons have opposite charges, so they do attract each other. However, the force of attraction is balanced by the electromagnetic force that keeps electrons in their orbit around the nucleus of the atom. This balanced force allows atoms to remain stable.


What makes the molecules attract in liquid?

All molecular attractions are electrostatic in nature. Electrons are attracted to protons, and various combinations of electrons and protons can be attracted to other combinations of electrons and protons.


If Electrons and protons have the same charge and therefore attract each other?

Electrons and protons do have opposite charges and do show some attraction, although there are many more intermolecular attractions as well.


Do protrons in the nulceus attract electrons?

Yes, electrons have a negative charge while protons have a positive charge. Opposite charges attract each other.


What is particle attraction?

when protons which are positive and electrons which are negative attract each other


Are electrons equql to protons?

No, electrons have a negative charge and a different mass than protons; they do however, attract each other due to the positive and negative charges.


Why do electron and proton doesnt suck to each other?

Electrons and protons attract each other because electrons have a negative charge and protons have a positive charge


Lightning forms when?

Lightning happens when the negative charges (electrons) in the bottom of the cloud are attracted to the positive charges (protons) in the ground.


The mutual attraction or repulsion between electrons or protons is attributed?

The mutual attraction or repulsion between electrons or protons is attributed to the electromagnetic force. This force is responsible for interactions between charged particles and is mediated by virtual photons. The strength of this force is determined by the charges of the particles and their separation distance.


How many protons and electrons and neutrons does a bolt of lightning have?

A bolt of lightning does not have a fixed number of protons, electrons, or neutrons, as it is a transient electrical discharge. Lightning is a flow of electrons between the atmosphere and the ground, resulting in a temporary equalization of charge. The number of protons and electrons involved in a lightning bolt would depend on the specific conditions of the discharge and the elements present in the atmosphere at that moment. Neutrons are not typically involved in lightning phenomena.