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The coulomb force is the dominant force between the electrons of an atom and the nucleus. It is the standard force of attraction between positive and negative charges.

(Of course, the electrons also interact with each other also through the repulsive coulomb force expected of like charges.)

The forces between the nucleus and the electrons is the same basic coulomb force fo all electrons, inner electrons or outer electrons or any electrons. (Of course, the type of force is the same but the strength of the force varies with distance being weaker for more distant electrons.)

Essentially all of chemistry is determined by this simple inverse square force of attraction and repulsion. Other forces such as the force of gravity or the more exotic nuclear forces and electroweak interactions are so small as to be irrelevant except in special circumstances.)

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What is The outermost ring of electrons in an atom?

"Electron cloud" is the name given to the electrons which surrounds the atomic nucleus.


Which electron would be most easily removed from its path around the nucleus?

Nucleus exerts a force on every electron revolving around it. This force is inversely proportional to the distance between the nucleus and the electron. Therefore the electrons in outermost orbit (or shell) have the least nucleic forceacting upon them in comparison to the inner electrons. Therefore they are the most easily removable electrons.They are called valence electrons.


Why do force of attraction between nucleus and electrons decrease in alkali metal as increase in size?

As alkali metals increase in size, the distance of the outermost electrons from the nucleus increases. The attraction between the electrons and the nucleus is electrostatic, and it is a fundamental property of electrostatic attractions that the attraction decreases with increasing distance between the attracting charges. Another way of describing this is that the attractive force is partially "screened" by the inner electrons between the outermost electrons and the nucleus.


Which is more attracted to the nucleus an electron in the outermost shell of am atom or an electron in the innermost shell?

Electrons that are further away from the nucleus have a greater attraction because the positive and negative charges are stronger than innermost electrons


Why does the atomic radius change as electrons are added to a shell?

The atomic radius decreases as electrons are added to a shell because the increasing number of electrons increases the electrostatic force of attraction between the electrons and the nucleus, pulling the electrons closer to the nucleus and reducing the atomic radius.

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Does the chlorine have electrons in its nucleus as in its outermost shell?

No. Electrons are located in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus.


If electrons have the most energy in an atom electrons in an electron cloud electrons in the outermost electron shell electrons in the innermost electron shell electrons in the nucleus?

Electrons in the outermost electron shell have the most energy in an atom. The energy of an electron increases as it moves further away from the nucleus. Electrons in the innermost shell have the least energy, while electrons in the nucleus have the highest energy due to their proximity to the protons.


What are the electron farthest from the nucleus called?

Electrons farthest from nucleus are valence electrons. They are present in outermost orbit.


What is The outermost ring of electrons in an atom?

"Electron cloud" is the name given to the electrons which surrounds the atomic nucleus.


What is the strength of attraction between a nucleus and the outermost electrons?

The strength of attraction between a nucleus and the outermost electrons is determined by the electric charge of the nucleus (protons) and the distance between the nucleus and the electrons. This attraction is the basis for the force that holds atoms together and is essential for the stability of matter.


Why does valence electron give up outermost energy easily?

The force of attraction between the atom's nucleus and its valence electrons are the least. Hence valence electrons are lost easily.


Which electron would be most easily removed from its path around the nucleus?

Nucleus exerts a force on every electron revolving around it. This force is inversely proportional to the distance between the nucleus and the electron. Therefore the electrons in outermost orbit (or shell) have the least nucleic forceacting upon them in comparison to the inner electrons. Therefore they are the most easily removable electrons.They are called valence electrons.


Is the outermost electron shell the highest or the lowest energy level shell?

No, the farthest electrons are at the highest energy level.No, the farthest electrons are at the highest energy level.No, the farthest electrons are at the highest energy level.No, the farthest electrons are at the highest energy level.


Where are valance electron located in a atom?

Valence electrons are present in outermost shell. They are at far distance from nucleus.


The force between the nucleus and the outermost electron for the large atom is?

The force between the nucleus and the outermost electron in a large atom is primarily governed by the attraction between the positively charged nucleus and the negatively charged electron. This force is known as the electrostatic force of attraction and is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the nucleus and the electron.


Why do force of attraction between nucleus and electrons decrease in alkali metal as increase in size?

As alkali metals increase in size, the distance of the outermost electrons from the nucleus increases. The attraction between the electrons and the nucleus is electrostatic, and it is a fundamental property of electrostatic attractions that the attraction decreases with increasing distance between the attracting charges. Another way of describing this is that the attractive force is partially "screened" by the inner electrons between the outermost electrons and the nucleus.


Why electrostatic forces exist between nucleus and outermost electrons?

Electrostatic forces between the nucleus and outermost electrons exist due to the attraction between opposite charges. The nucleus carries a positive charge, while electrons carry a negative charge. This attraction keeps the electrons in orbit around the nucleus, creating stability within the atom.