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The nucleus is at the center of the atom because it is the most dense, massive portion of the atom (although, compared to the diameter of the atom, extremely small in surface area and volume). Also, because of its positive charge, the negatively charged electrons orbit around it.

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What object can be used for the nucleus?

A ping pong ball can be used to simulate the nucleus in an atom model due to its spherical shape and central position within the model.


Using heisenberg's uncertainity principle prove the non existence of the electron inside the nucleus?

The Heseinberg's Uncertainty Principle states that you cannot know the position and momentum of a particle simultaneously. More rigorously stated, the product of the uncertainty of the position of a particle (Δx) and the uncertainty of its momentum (Δp) must be greater than a specified value: ∆x∆p ≥ (h/4π) Now, as the electron approaches the nucleus, it's uncertainty in position decreases (if the electron is 10nm away from the nucleus, it could be anywhere within a spherical shell of radius 10nm, but if the electron is only 0.1nm away from the nucleus, that area is greatly reduced). According to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, if you decrease the uncertainty of the electrons position, the uncertainty in its momentum must increase. This increased momentum uncertainty means that the electron will be moving away from the nucleus faster, on average. Put another way, if we do know that at one instant, that the electron is right on top of the nucleus, we lose all information about where the electron will be at the next instant. It could stay at the nucleus, it could be slightly to the left or to the right, or it could very likely be very far away from the nucleus. Therefore, because of the uncertainty principle it is impossible for the electron to fall into the nucleus and stay in the nucleus. In essence, the uncertainty principle causes a sort of quantum repulsion that keeps electrons from being too tightly localized near the nucleus.


What organelle is pictured at position A 1 point Captionless Image?

The organelle at position A appears to be the nucleus. It is the main control center of the cell, housing the cell's DNA and coordinating cellular activities.


What is the relationship between the kinetic energy of an electron in an atom and its position within the atomic structure?

The kinetic energy of an electron in an atom is related to its position within the atomic structure by the principle that as the electron moves closer to the nucleus, its kinetic energy increases. This is because the electron experiences a stronger attraction to the positively charged nucleus, leading to higher speed and kinetic energy. Conversely, as the electron moves farther away from the nucleus, its kinetic energy decreases.


Do electrons have a fixed position?

Electrons do not have a fixed position. According to the principles of quantum mechanics, electrons exist as a cloud of probability around the nucleus of an atom, rather than having a specific location. This cloud represents the likelihood of finding the electron in a particular region of space.

Related Questions

What is the nucleus position in a plant cell?

through the root


What is the position of the electrons in Bohr'smodel?

Defined orbits around nucleus, no uncertainty principle


What is a protons position in the atom?

Protons are located in the nucleus of an atom, along with neutrons. They have a positive charge, which helps hold the nucleus together due to electromagnetic forces. Electrons, which have a negative charge, orbit the nucleus in specific energy levels.


What does the nucleus hang by in a spirogyra cell?

The nucleus hangs by cytoplasmic strands in a spirogyra cell.


What object can be used for the nucleus?

A ping pong ball can be used to simulate the nucleus in an atom model due to its spherical shape and central position within the model.


What describes how the position of an electron relates to it's energy?

The farther an electron is from the nucleus, the greater its energy.


Using heisenberg's uncertainity principle prove the non existence of the electron inside the nucleus?

The Heseinberg's Uncertainty Principle states that you cannot know the position and momentum of a particle simultaneously. More rigorously stated, the product of the uncertainty of the position of a particle (Δx) and the uncertainty of its momentum (Δp) must be greater than a specified value: ∆x∆p ≥ (h/4π) Now, as the electron approaches the nucleus, it's uncertainty in position decreases (if the electron is 10nm away from the nucleus, it could be anywhere within a spherical shell of radius 10nm, but if the electron is only 0.1nm away from the nucleus, that area is greatly reduced). According to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, if you decrease the uncertainty of the electrons position, the uncertainty in its momentum must increase. This increased momentum uncertainty means that the electron will be moving away from the nucleus faster, on average. Put another way, if we do know that at one instant, that the electron is right on top of the nucleus, we lose all information about where the electron will be at the next instant. It could stay at the nucleus, it could be slightly to the left or to the right, or it could very likely be very far away from the nucleus. Therefore, because of the uncertainty principle it is impossible for the electron to fall into the nucleus and stay in the nucleus. In essence, the uncertainty principle causes a sort of quantum repulsion that keeps electrons from being too tightly localized near the nucleus.


How many times does a hydrogen electron changes position each second?

A hydrogen electron changes position billions of times per second, as it orbits the nucleus at extremely high speeds. The specific number of changes depends on the energy level of the electron and the distance from the nucleus.


Are neutrons inside or circling the nucleus?

Electrons surround the nucleus of an atom. The classical model shows them circling but in fact, their position and path is more complicated. The nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons. Protein is a molecule, not a component of atoms.


Why is Nitrogen element number 7?

Nitrogen is element number 7 because it has 7 protons in its nucleus. The atomic number of an element corresponds to the number of protons in its nucleus, which defines its chemical properties and its position on the periodic table.


What does the nuclueus do?

It directs the cell's activities, functions, structure. It's pretty much the "brain" of the cell.The Nucleolus is like nucleus in a nucleus. It does the same exact task, but is the HEADQUARTERS, the highest position of direction.


Why is it that in an animal cell the nucleus is present in a central position but it is shifted into the periphery in a plant cell?

Plant cells have a very large central vacuole while animal cells do not. That vacuole "pushes" the nucleus to the side.