Electron Rotation: Energy Source for Atom Motion

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the source of energy for electrons in an atom and their motion around the nucleus. Participants explore concepts related to atomic structure, electron behavior, and the implications of these ideas on the existence of matter.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the need for energy for electrons to maintain their motion around the nucleus, comparing it to a table remaining on the floor without requiring power.
  • Another participant expresses confusion about how electrons, which are said to revolve around the nucleus at high speeds, acquire their initial energy, noting the attractive force of the positively charged nucleus.
  • A different viewpoint challenges the notion that electrons revolve around the nucleus, labeling it as a poor model, while also stating that bound electrons possess less energy than free electrons.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature of electron motion and energy requirements, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain without consensus.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions regarding the assumptions about electron motion, energy states, and the implications of these concepts on atomic theory.

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Where from do the electrons in an atom get the energy to keep constantly moving around the nucleus of an atom
 
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Does your table constantly need energy to stay on the floor?
There is no need for power if you just keep the current state (unless you have things like friction - electrons do not).
 
Sir, but I have read that electrons are constantly revolving around the nucleus with high speed energies. Also, I did not understand how electrons got the energy when they first originated. The nucleus of an atom has a positive charge, so instead the electrons should be attracted towards the nucleus. I know that if this would have happened then matter would not have existed, but was just curious why electrons work as they do.
 
Venkatesh S K said:
Sir, but I have read that electrons are constantly revolving around the nucleus with high speed energies.
They are not, that is a very bad model of atoms. But even if they would, that would not need power.
Venkatesh S K said:
Also, I did not understand how electrons got the energy when they first originated.
Bound electrons have less energy than free electrons.
 

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