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What do electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom in?

Electrons orbit in electron clouds. They are in definite layers, and are lettered starting with K.


Where are the electrons located in an atom?

in the outer layers or shells of the atom around the nuclei or you can also say nucleus


Are electrons located in the layer around the nucleus?

Electrons are located in electron orbitals surrounding the nucleus of an atom, rather than in distinct layers. These orbitals represent the areas where electrons are most likely to be found and are organized into different energy levels based on their distance from the nucleus.


Do atoms have different amounts of protons neutrons and electrons?

An atom is comprised of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, and layers of 'shells' in which the electrons revolve around the nucleus. An element is defined by the number of protons in the nucleus while the number of electrons on the outer shell define an atoms group on the periodic table. Then the number of neutrons is added to the number of protons to define the atomic weight of the atom.


Atoms are made up of tiny particles such as protons neutrons electrons which are known as what particles?

Protons and neutrons form the nucleus of an atom while electrons form the shell of an atom. The electrons in the shell of the atom exist in distinct layers. Those in the outer layer take part in chemical reactions and are involved in electricity. Electrons are also basic particles called leptons. Protons and Neutrons are not basic particles but are composite particles called haldrons. They consist of three basic particles called quarks. Quarks are a basic particle called fermions.

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Are Electrons in layers around the nucleus.?

yes


What are the layers of elecrons surrounding the nucleus of an atom called?

The layers of electrons surrounding the nucleus of an atom are called electron shells or energy levels. These shells are designated by the numbers 1, 2, 3, and so on, with each shell able to hold a specific maximum number of electrons.


What do electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom in?

Electrons orbit in electron clouds. They are in definite layers, and are lettered starting with K.


Where are the electrons located in an atom?

in the outer layers or shells of the atom around the nuclei or you can also say nucleus


Are electrons located in the layer around the nucleus?

Electrons are located in electron orbitals surrounding the nucleus of an atom, rather than in distinct layers. These orbitals represent the areas where electrons are most likely to be found and are organized into different energy levels based on their distance from the nucleus.


Do atoms have different amounts of protons neutrons and electrons?

An atom is comprised of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, and layers of 'shells' in which the electrons revolve around the nucleus. An element is defined by the number of protons in the nucleus while the number of electrons on the outer shell define an atoms group on the periodic table. Then the number of neutrons is added to the number of protons to define the atomic weight of the atom.


What are the layers of closely-related cells that work together to perform specific tasks called?

Nucleus


What orbits in layers in the atom?

Electrons with different energy levels orbit in the different shells of the atom. The electrons located in the outer shell are called valence electrons, they have the most energy and are the ones who participate most in bonding.


Atoms are made up of tiny particles such as protons neutrons electrons which are known as what particles?

Protons and neutrons form the nucleus of an atom while electrons form the shell of an atom. The electrons in the shell of the atom exist in distinct layers. Those in the outer layer take part in chemical reactions and are involved in electricity. Electrons are also basic particles called leptons. Protons and Neutrons are not basic particles but are composite particles called haldrons. They consist of three basic particles called quarks. Quarks are a basic particle called fermions.


What is the path that electrons flow on?

this questions seems a bit unclear, but I will try my best: The electrons are located on the outermost part of the atom. Each electon in the layers (yes, there are multiple layers) travel in an elliptical path around the nucleus.hope it helps;)edit - if this also helps, electrons have an orbitalpath.


Why does bigger size atom have more shielding effect?

The bigger the atom, the larger the number of electrons between the outermost energy level and the positively charged nucleus. As a result, the attraction between the electrons in the outermost energy level and the nucleus are slightly weaker, and so, the larger the atom, the greater the sheilding effect.


What is the arrangement of an atom?

couse cookies are coolEDIT: Okay, that's pretty random and not at all helpful, try this:Atoms are made up of 3 different particles, called electrons, protons and neutrons.Electrons are very small, very light particles with a negative electrical charge, and Protons are much larger, much heavier particles with a positive electrical charge. Neutrons are large and heavy, like the protons, but have no electrical charge.Each atom is made up of a mixture of these particles. Protons and neutrons are inside the nucleus of the atom, whilst the electrons orbit around it, in clouds. The electrons are organised in layers, called orbitals. The first level is called the 1s orbital, and contains 2 electrons. The second and third levels are the 2s and 2p orbitals and each contain 2 electrons. The 4th level is the 3s orbital, then the next is 3p etc. Logically, at this point, the next orbital would be the 3d orbital, but this has a higher energy than the 4s, so the 4s fill first, then the 3d, then the pattern continues.Hope this helps,Freya x