How does electric attraction work at subatomic scales?

In summary, Feynman diagrams are a mathematical representation of subatomic events, not a literal depiction. They can be used to calculate both attractive and repulsive events in quantum electrodynamics, as explained in Zee's "QFT in a Nutshell, 2nd ed." There is a risk in relying on verbal explanations for subatomic phenomena, but the text accompanying the equations in Zee's book provides a readable overview.
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What is going on in electric attraction Feynman diagrams?
In Feynman diagrams, I believe two like-charged particles will "blast" one another with a photon, thus pushing each other away because of the law of conservation of momentum. How would this work for electric attraction?
 
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A Feynman diagram is not a picture of what gets "blasted". It is shorthand for a term in a mathematical calculation.
 
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It's a bit "risky" to ask for verbal explanations about subatomic phenomena and/or their mathematical description. As Vanadium 50 said, Feynman diagrams fall into that category.

However, if you only worry about how to describe both attractive and repulsive events in QED, you can find a nice passage in Zee's "QFT in a Nutshell, 2nd ed.", section I.5; it's on the math side, but the text between the equations is readable.
 
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1. What is electric attraction at subatomic scales?

Electric attraction at subatomic scales refers to the force that exists between charged particles, such as protons and electrons, at a very small scale. This force is responsible for holding atoms and molecules together.

2. How does electric attraction work at the subatomic level?

At the subatomic level, electric attraction is governed by the laws of electromagnetism. Charged particles exert a force on each other based on their charge and distance. Oppositely charged particles attract each other, while particles with the same charge repel each other.

3. What is the role of electric attraction in atomic bonding?

Electric attraction plays a crucial role in atomic bonding. It is the force that holds atoms together to form molecules. The attraction between positively charged nuclei and negatively charged electrons allows atoms to share electrons and form chemical bonds.

4. How does electric attraction differ from other types of forces at the subatomic level?

Electric attraction is one of the four fundamental forces of nature, along with gravity, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force. It differs from other forces at the subatomic level in that it acts between charged particles and has an infinite range, whereas the other forces have a limited range.

5. Can electric attraction be observed at the subatomic level?

Yes, electric attraction can be observed at the subatomic level through experiments and observations. For example, the behavior of charged particles in a particle accelerator can provide evidence of electric attraction. Additionally, the behavior of atoms and molecules in chemical reactions is also a result of electric attraction at the subatomic level.

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