- #1
Ulysees
- 516
- 0
Not just free electrons, ALL electrons.
How strong would that be?
How strong would that be?
Ulysees said:Not just free electrons, ALL electrons.
How strong would that be?
An E-field, or electric field, is a region in which an electric force is exerted on charged particles. In the case of copper atoms, the E-field can cause the electrons within the atom to experience a force and potentially be removed from the atom.
The strength of the E-field required to rip all electrons from copper atoms is dependent on the specific properties of the copper atoms, such as their ionization energy and electron configuration. Generally, a very strong E-field, on the order of 10^9 volts per meter, would be needed to completely remove all electrons from a copper atom.
The strength of an E-field can be affected by a number of factors, including the charge and distance of the source of the field, the properties of the material it is passing through, and the orientation of the field lines. In the case of copper atoms, the strength of the E-field would also be affected by the properties and arrangement of the electrons within the atom.
Yes, it is possible to create an artificially strong E-field that could potentially rip all electrons from copper atoms. This could be done using specialized equipment, such as a Van de Graaff generator, or by manipulating the electric field of a charged object through various means.
If all electrons were removed from copper atoms, the atoms would become positively charged ions. This would drastically alter the properties of the copper and could potentially lead to chemical reactions or other physical changes. Additionally, the surrounding environment would also be affected by the presence of these charged ions.