Attract Electrons with Protons: Is It Possible?

[student j]

[COLOR="Lime"]:zzz: I would like to know if you can create a false but almost irrisitable ground in which electons have an attraction like a magnet. For example if it were to lightning outside I would like to create a charge in which the electricty thinks my path chosen is path of least resistance. It is to my understanding that when an atom is consumed by more protons than electrons, and an atom consumed with more electrons than protons get near each other they equal out. Due to theory on how opposites attract can you create a irrisistable nonstop transfer, and a nonstop production of positve charged atoms which in turn swap out there positve buddies into negative electrons when other atoms are introduced. In Lamens terms ( Boys meets girl, girl likes boy more than any boy in the world.) In which case would it be possible to sort of trick electrons into thinking that a group of atoms are consumed with more protons at one location all the time. :rofl: [/COLOR]

 

[Astronuc]

Um, no. That doesn't work that way. Lightning interaction with the ground is complex and the electric current does follow the path of least resistance, or greatest conduction. But that also has to do with the charge distributions and potentials involved.

It is to my understanding that when an atom is consumed by more protons than electrons, and an atom consumed with more electrons than protons get near each other they equal out.

Atoms contain protons (and neutrons) in the nucleus and electrons surround the nucleus in a number that usually balances the nuclear charge, i.e. maintains charge neutrality outside the atom. Protons do not move freely like electrons. One has to look at molecules and compounds which have different binding strengths on their electrons. Some materials, like metals, are great conductors of electricity since their electrons are very mobile, while cermamics, particularly metal oxides are great insulators, i.e. have high resistance to electrical current since their electrons are bound (much less mobile) in molecular bonds (orbits).

 

[sir-pinski]

While it is possible to manipulate the charges of atoms and attract electrons with protons, creating a false but irresistible ground is not feasible. The behavior of electrons and protons is governed by the laws of physics and cannot be easily tricked or manipulated. Additionally, the concept of "more protons than electrons" or "more electrons than protons" is not accurate as atoms have an equal number of protons and electrons.

In terms of lightning, it is not a matter of creating a charge that attracts electrons, but rather the buildup of a large amount of energy that causes a discharge between the positively and negatively charged areas. This discharge is not a constant transfer of electrons, but rather a sudden release of energy.

In short, while the idea of manipulating the charges of atoms to attract electrons may seem appealing, it is not possible to create a false but irresistible ground in the way that you described. Electrons and protons will always behave according to the laws of physics, and cannot be easily deceived or manipulated.