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The_Thinker
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This is a really basic question but, why are the electrons revolving around the nucleus, why not just stick to the protons in the nucleus?
And since, the electrons repel, it would explain the reason for the space between the atoms right? Anyway an atom is electrically neutral, so that also fits into it.
Besides, the nucleus contains neutrons that split up into an electron and proton pair when hit by a high energy particle.
And the reason for the repulsion of the alpha particles in the scattering experiment could just be that it hits the dense core which is neutral and comes back, like hitting a wall, it does not actually have to be positive to repel right?
I suppose, what I am asking is, couldn't the nucleus just be a bunch of electrons and protons clumped together? Why add revolving electrons in the mix? As far as I understand it, there is no direct proof of revolving electrons, we can't actually see it.
This would get rid of the strong and weak forces and make the whole thing a lot simpler.
I am probably making grave errors in my thinking, but I don't know, it just does not make sense to me.
Please don't go berserk on me...
And since, the electrons repel, it would explain the reason for the space between the atoms right? Anyway an atom is electrically neutral, so that also fits into it.
Besides, the nucleus contains neutrons that split up into an electron and proton pair when hit by a high energy particle.
And the reason for the repulsion of the alpha particles in the scattering experiment could just be that it hits the dense core which is neutral and comes back, like hitting a wall, it does not actually have to be positive to repel right?
I suppose, what I am asking is, couldn't the nucleus just be a bunch of electrons and protons clumped together? Why add revolving electrons in the mix? As far as I understand it, there is no direct proof of revolving electrons, we can't actually see it.
This would get rid of the strong and weak forces and make the whole thing a lot simpler.
I am probably making grave errors in my thinking, but I don't know, it just does not make sense to me.
Please don't go berserk on me...