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Why don't the electrons ever hit each other,and when they do what happens? Do the atoms sometimes have more electrons than protons because other electrons from other atoms come close to it and get caught in its orbitals?
Biologik said:Why don't the electrons ever hit each other,and when they do what happens? Do the atoms sometimes have more electrons than protons because other electrons from other atoms come close to it and get caught in its orbitals?
Solid matter is a type of matter that has a fixed shape and volume, meaning it maintains its shape and size regardless of the container it is in.
The atoms in solid matter are tightly packed together in a regular pattern, forming a three-dimensional lattice structure.
The strong electromagnetic forces between the positively charged protons in the nucleus and the negatively charged electrons in the outer shells hold the atoms together in solid matter.
In solid matter, the atoms are still able to vibrate and move slightly around their fixed positions, but they are not able to move freely like in liquids and gases.
The arrangement of atoms in solid matter determines its physical properties, such as density, strength, and melting point. The more tightly packed the atoms are, the denser and stronger the solid will be.