Direction of Motion of Electrons

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the direction of motion of electrons, particularly in relation to their behavior in atomic orbitals and any potential connections to antimatter. Participants explore various aspects of electron motion, including classical and quantum mechanical perspectives, while addressing the ambiguity of the original question.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that electron motion is often from greater electronegativity to lesser electronegativity, indicating a broad understanding of the topic.
  • There is a proposal that the motion of electrons can be complex and is often represented as a probability wave function in quantum mechanics.
  • Several participants express confusion regarding the relevance of antimatter to the direction of electron motion, questioning the connection and the specifics of the inquiry.
  • One participant mentions that the classical model of electron motion resembles planetary motion, referencing Niels Bohr's model, while emphasizing the quantum mechanical description.
  • Another participant challenges the vagueness of the original question, asking for clarification on terms like "last orbital" and the context of the inquiry.
  • There is a statement that electrons do not exhibit classical motion in atoms, suggesting a need for further reading on the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the relevance of antimatter to the discussion of electron motion. There are multiple competing views regarding the clarity and specificity of the original question, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in the clarity of the original question, with participants pointing out the need for more specific definitions and contexts, such as the type of atom being referenced and the meaning of "last orbital."

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Can somebody tell me about it?

Does it has anything to with antimatter?

Thanks a bunch
 
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Your question is broad in scope. How about...motion is "often" from greater electronegetivity to lesser electronegetivity,(a broad answer for a broad question).

Your periodic table is a good place to start learning about electrons. Their motion can be complicated and is often figured as a probability.

Ill leave the antimatter part for my more learned colleagues.
 
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So does Antimatter have anything to do there?

So if somebody ask about the direction of motion of electrons specially at last orbital then what do we response?
 
epilot said:
So does Antimatter have anything to do there?

So if somebody ask about the direction of motion of electrons specially at last orbital then what do we response?

Methinks your question is still waaayyy too broad. Anti-what?, Anti-Proton?, Anti-Electron?

Last Orbital of what? Copper?, Plutonium?

Direction of motion, meaning vector?, from what?, magnetic field?, Anti-Proton?
 
If somebody asks about the direction of motion of electrons, specially at last orbital then do not bring up antimatter.

The motion of electron in the orbitals was initially modeled as similar to the motion of planets around the sun. (Niel Bohr's model) In quantum mechanics it is described as probability wave function.
 
epilot said:
So does Antimatter have anything to do there?

So if somebody ask about the direction of motion of electrons specially at last orbital then what do we response?

Your question is not only horribly vague, it is also puzzling.

I accelerate electrons. I can change their directions very easily. Why would this have anything to do with antimatter? Does that mean that each time I change the direction of motion of electrons, I'm doing something to its counterpart? How is that justified?

What is the "last orbital" of an atom?

Electrons in atoms don't really have a classical motion. Please read an entry in the FAQ thread in the General Physics forum.

Zz.
 

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