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Is it because of charge of an electron that it absobs a photon or even a neutron can absorb a photon?
Drakkith said:I guess you could say that. I think it is because all three of those particles interact via the electromagnetic force.
GarryS said:How do they actually interact? What's the mechanism involved?
An electron is a subatomic particle with a negative charge that orbits the nucleus of an atom. A neutron is also a subatomic particle, but it has no charge and is found in the nucleus of an atom.
Electrons and neutrons absorb photons through a process called photoelectric effect. When a photon of light hits an electron or neutron, it transfers its energy to the particle, causing it to become excited and move to a higher energy level.
Electrons and neutrons play a crucial role in charge as they are the building blocks of atoms. Electrons have a negative charge, while neutrons have no charge. The combination of these particles in an atom determines the overall charge of the atom.
The concept of charge explains why electrons and neutrons behave the way they do in an atom. Electrons are negatively charged and are attracted to the positively charged nucleus. Neutrons, being neutral, do not interact with the nucleus and are responsible for holding the nucleus together through the strong nuclear force.
No, electrons and neutrons can only absorb a certain amount of photons depending on their energy levels. Once they reach their maximum energy level, they cannot absorb any more photons. This is known as the saturation point.