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Perhaps the proton is a spheare and the electron is a dot!
Is the electron in the middle of the neutron?
Is the electron in the middle of the neutron?
Purge yourselves of such classical depictions. As far as quantum theory is concerned, particles et al are simply entities/phenomena, that interact in given, mathematically defined, ways. They do not correspond to our billiard ball experiences.Perhaps the proton is a spheare and the electron is a dot!
Originally posted by garytse86
is there any explanation of how the W- particle disintegrates into an electron and electronantineutrino?
Gary
The electron in an atom is located in the electron cloud, a region of space surrounding the nucleus. However, it is not possible to pinpoint the exact location of the electron at any given time, as it moves rapidly in a wave-like pattern.
The electron is constantly in motion due to its energy level and is held in place by the attractive force of the positively charged nucleus. The balance between the electron's motion and the nucleus' attraction keeps the electron from crashing into the nucleus.
The neutron does not directly affect the position of the electron. The neutron is located in the nucleus, while the electron is located outside of the nucleus in the electron cloud. However, the number of neutrons in an atom can affect the stability and reactivity of the atom, which in turn can affect the behavior of the electron.
No, the electron cannot be found within the nucleus. The electron is a subatomic particle with a negative charge, while the nucleus is composed of neutrons and positively charged protons. The energy levels and forces within the atom keep the electron and nucleus separated.
No, the electron's motion is not constrained to a specific orbit around the nucleus. The electron moves in a wave-like pattern within the electron cloud, and its exact position and momentum cannot be simultaneously known. This is known as the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.