The discussion revolves around the transformation of atomic oxygen when it encounters free electrons, exploring the implications of electron interactions on elemental identity and atomic structure. Participants examine the relationship between atomic nuclei and electron shells, as well as the nature of ions.
Participants express disagreement regarding the charge of the oxygen nucleus and its implications, with multiple competing views on the nature of atomic transformation and electron interactions remaining unresolved.
There are limitations in the discussion regarding the assumptions about electron interactions and the definitions of atomic charge and mass, which are not fully clarified or agreed upon.
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?