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While it is useful to visualize an Electron orbiting an atomic nucleus like a moon orbiting a planet.
It is more realistic to think of the Electron as a standing wave (with a fixed number of wave crests and troughs) surrounding the nucleus. The electromagnetic force holds the Electron and nucleus together. The Electron holds a negative electrical charge and the nucleus a positive electrical charge and the two attract one another.
Therefore for each positive charge present in the atomic nucleus (the Protons) there must be a balancing negative charge (the Electrons) present round the atom.
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Why don't electrons crash into the nucleus?
Electrons do not crash into the nucleus because they are constantly in motion and are held in orbit around the nucleus by the electromagnetic force. This force keeps the electrons at a certain distance from the nucleus, preventing them from colliding with it.
Why don't electrons fly off into space?
Electrons are held in place by the electromagnetic force exerted between them and the positively charged protons in an atom's nucleus. This force keeps electrons in orbit around the nucleus, preventing them from flying off into space.
Name of the atoms core?
The core of an atom is called the nucleus. It contains protons and neutrons, which are held together by strong nuclear forces. The nucleus is surrounded by electrons that orbit around it in specific energy levels.
What thing holds protons and electrons in the nucleus?
The strong nuclear force holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus. This force is stronger than the electromagnetic force, which repels positively charged protons. Electrons are held in orbit around the nucleus by the electromagnetic force.
The 3 subatomic particles?
The three subatomic particles in an atom are protons, neutrons, and electrons:Protons have a relative mass of 1 and a charge of +1, and they are found in the nucleus of an atom.Neutrons have a relative mass of 1 and no charge, and they are also found in the nucleus of an atom.Electrons have a relative mass of 1/1836 and a charge of -1. They are found in specific orbits around the nucleus and are held in these orbits by the positive charge of the protons in the nucleus.
Why are the electrons held in orbit?
Because they are the outer electrons in an atom and they orbit around the nucleus. But you should ask a scientist this question. NOT put it on ask.com. OR look it up on google.com. it is very likely that you will find something there.
Why don't electrons crash into the nucleus?
Electrons do not crash into the nucleus because they are constantly in motion and are held in orbit around the nucleus by the electromagnetic force. This force keeps the electrons at a certain distance from the nucleus, preventing them from colliding with it.
How are electrons held in orbit in their atoms?
Between electrons and the atomic nucleus a repulsion exist.
Fast moving electrons travel through the empty space surrounding the nucleus How are electrons held within the atom?
Electrons are held within the atom by the attraction between their negative charge and the positive charge of the nucleus. This attraction, known as the electromagnetic force, keeps the electrons in orbit around the nucleus in specific energy levels.
Why don't electrons fly off into space?
Electrons are held in place by the electromagnetic force exerted between them and the positively charged protons in an atom's nucleus. This force keeps electrons in orbit around the nucleus, preventing them from flying off into space.
Name of the atoms core?
The core of an atom is called the nucleus. It contains protons and neutrons, which are held together by strong nuclear forces. The nucleus is surrounded by electrons that orbit around it in specific energy levels.
What number of electrons that can be held in first orbit closest to the nucleus?
The orbit or electron shell closest to the nucleus is the 1s sub-shell. It can hold 2 electrons before the 2s sub-shell is filled. H and He have their electrons in this shell (the 1s)
What holds electrons in their shells?
The electrons "orbit" the nucleus of an atom. They do so because they are attracted to the positive charge of the protons inside the nucleus. They do not usually leave the atom because of this attraction, and do not usually fall into the nucleus because they are moving.
What prevents the electrons that orbit an atom's nucleus at high speeds from breaking away from the nucleus due to centrifugal force?
Electrons are held in place by the electrostatic attraction between the positively charged nucleus and the negatively charged electrons. This force of attraction, known as the electromagnetic force, is stronger than the centrifugal force acting on the electrons, keeping them in orbit around the nucleus.
What is the number of electrons that can be held in the frist orbit?
Two (2) electrons can be held in the first orbit.
Why are electrons held into the nucleus?
The atomic nucleus doesn't contain electrons.
Does neutron orbits the nucleus?
No, neutrons do not orbit the nucleus. Neutrons, along with protons, are found within the nucleus of an atom, held together by the strong nuclear force. Unlike electrons, which occupy defined energy levels or orbits around the nucleus, neutrons are not in motion around it but are instead part of the atomic structure itself.
