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No one knows.
The fact that it doesn't has been the source of much of the uncertainty principal & quantum mechanics.
One thing you should know is that the electron is NOT a tiny planet spinning around the nucleus.
In fact the "stuff" of electrons is NOT the "stuff" of the nucleus (quarks) ...
maybe they repel each other, maybe they just can't be in the same place.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoWhen an electron orbits (or more accurately, surrounds) an atomic nucleus, it has energy which keeps it at a specific distance from the nucleus; in order to fall into the nucleus it would have to lose energy, just as it would have to gain energy in order to mover farther away from the nucleus. This energy is comparable to the momentum which a planet such as the Earth has, that prevents it from falling into the sun. Electrons do not really orbit a nucleus in the way that a planet orbits the sun, they actually form a shell, rather travelling in circular pathways, but the phenomenon is nonetheless similar.
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∙ 14y agoI believe they repel each other secondary to their charges
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∙ 14y agobecause protons are located in the nucleus and they have a positive charge and electrons have a negative charge. opposites repel.
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Which part flows freely aroud the nucleus?
Electrons flow around the nucleus
The part of an atom orbits the nucleus?
Electrons orbit the nucleus. The nucleus is comprised of protons and neutrons.
Where are protons neutrons and electrons located?
Protons, neutrons and electrons are located in the atom. The protons and neutrons are located in the atomic nucleus; the electrons are around the nucleus, arranged in shells.
Where are the electrons located in Bohr's atomic model?
In this model, the electrons move or orbit around the protons that are at the center of the atom. Electrons move around the nucleus, which contains the proton, in orbits that have a definite size and energy.
What subatomic particles are found outside the nucleus of an atom?
The electrons are found outside the nucleus of atoms.
What current model shows electrons traveling in specific energy levels around a nucleus of protons and neutrons?
Your question is not entirely correct; the current model does not show electrons traveling around a nucleus, but rather, surrounding a nucleus in the form of a cloud. Traveling electrons would necessarily emit photons and lose energy, and would therefore spiral into the nucleus. The current model is quantum mechanics.
Does electrons make up an atom nucleus?
No, the electrons are around the nucleus, not in the nucleus.
Where are the protons neutrons and electron located in the atom?
Protons and neutrons are located within the nucleus. Electrons are revolving around the nucleus.
What particles might be found in shells around a nucleus?
The particles found in the area surrounding the nucleus are called electrons. Electrons are attracted to the protons in the nucleus, but are repelled from other electrons. This is why they can be found orbiting the nucleus.
According to classical electromagnetic theory electrons should?
Repel one another Spiral into the nucleus Maintain their negative charge D.ALL THE ABOVE ////////////////////////////////////// D. is correct Thanks
Where is the subatomic particles located?
Protons and neutrons are in the center of an atom in the nucleus. Electrons are dispersed around the nucleus.
Are electrons next to the nucleus?
No, electrons are around nucleus but at a great distance.
Do all atom nucleus have electrons?
All atoms have electrons, but not in the nucleus.
How many electrons and nucleus does sodium have?
there are 123 electrons and 67 nucleus
Why are electrons held into the nucleus?
The atomic nucleus doesn't contain electrons.
Are valance electrons located near the nucleus?
Valance electrons are not located near the nucleus. These electrons are in fact located the furthest away from the nucleus compared to other electrons.
Which parts of the atom move around the nucleous?
Electrons. They have a negative charge.
