The discussion centers on the behavior of atomic oxygen in relation to free electrons and the fundamental principles of atomic structure. It is established that the atomic number of oxygen is 8, which defines its identity, and that adding or removing electrons results in ion formation rather than a change in elemental identity. The confusion arises from the interaction of electrons with the nucleus and the implications of electron shells, particularly regarding the outer layer of oxygen and its electron configuration.
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But the charge of the nucleolus is 16. And the outer layer is missing two electrons. What would happen if electron will be attracted by P-layer?Orodruin said:Because the assignation of elements is based on the nucleus, not the electron shells. If an atom gives away or takes in additional electrons, it is called an ion.
No, the charge of the oxygen nucleus is 8. Its atomic mass is 16. Neither of which changes by adding an electron.Pandus said:But the charge of the nucleolus is 16.
https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Atomic_structure#Atomic_theoryPandus said:But the charge of the nucleolus is 16. And the outer layer is missing two electrons. What would happen if electron will be attracted by P-layer?