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An inaccurate description of atomic forces is that electrons in an atom always move in circular orbits around the nucleus. In reality, electrons occupy specific energy levels or orbitals around the nucleus, and their movement is better described by wave functions in quantum mechanics.

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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.


What is the attraction and repulsion forces between subatomic particles?

attraction forces between the electrons of one atom and the nucleus of the other atom are balanced by the repulsive force caused by the two + charged nuclei as they are forced together~attractive forces have a little attraction for the atoms.


What is HN forces?

HN Forces refers to Hydrogen-bonding interactions in chemistry and physics. Hydrogen bonds are a type of intermolecular force that occurs when a hydrogen atom, covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom like oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine, interacts with another electronegative atom. These forces play a significant role in many biological and chemical processes.


What describes the electric forces inside an atom?

Electric forces inside an atom are responsible for holding the nucleus together and attracting electrons to the nucleus. The positive charge of the protons in the nucleus creates an attraction for the negatively charged electrons, keeping them in orbit around the nucleus in specific energy levels. This balance of attractive forces governs the stability and structure of the atom.


Do forces constantly exists or do they only exist when matter interacts?

I love this kind of question! Such inquiries from students give teachers apoplexy, but they point the way to a genuine understanding of physics and so much more! Forces exist ONLY as a consequence of the interaction of mass or particles. An easy example is that a proton and a hydrogen ion- (with no electron in orbit) are identical. So does the proton have a roadmap of where the orbitals belong? Does the electron know its proper place regarding the proton? How does the hydrogen atom KNOW what it should look like?! Fascinating questions! Energy and mass and their fundamental forces determine how the universe looks and works, where it came from and where it's going. That's all. Simple ehhhh.....?

Related Questions

What is stronger inside an atom electric forces or gravitational forces?

Electrical forces.


How many particles exist in an atom?

It varies on the element of the atom.


What in an atom?

An atom is a particle, the smallest particle that can exist by itself.


Can an atom with 50 protons and 2electrons exist?

No it can't. There has to an equal amount of electrons as protons! This atom can't exist.


How do you figure out what the intramolecular forces in an atom are?

To determine the intramolecular forces in an atom, you need to analyze the structure of the atom. Intramolecular forces are the forces within a molecule, such as covalent bonds or metallic bonds. By examining the types of atoms involved and their arrangement in the molecule, you can determine the intramolecular forces present.


Is for all elements the smallest particle that can exist independently is an atom?

No, for all elements the smallest particle that can exist independently is an atom.


CAN AN ATOM EXIST WITHOUTANEUTRON?

yes, H-1 atom has no neutron


How does orbitals exist in an atom?

Electromagnetism


Does an atom with negative charge nucleus exist?

No, only protons and neutrons exist in the nucleus of an atom. Electrons are what produce a negative charge.


What is the state of the substance when it is at 1 atom and 250 K?

At 1 atom, the substance would likely exist as an individual atom, a gas due to the low intermolecular forces. At 250 K, it would have low thermal energy, contributing to its weak interactions and easily escaping into the gas phase.


Model of Robert Millikans atom?

A Millikan atom model doesn't exist.


Can a atom exist without a neutron?

yes, H-1 atom has no neutron