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Spin is an intrinsic property of particles meaning that they have it naturally. Electrons can have either +1/2 spin or -1/2, what dictates that it is one instead of the other?
Ryan Reed said:Spin is an intrinsic property of particles meaning that they have it naturally. Electrons can have either +1/2 spin or -1/2, what dictates that it is one instead of the other?
Ryan Reed said:Then what is the difference? How could one tell that the electron has a +1/2 or a -1/2?
Ryan Reed said:And is the spin of the particle static, as in it doesn't change? Or can particle spin be flipped and changed?
Ryan Reed said:How would you find these dipoles? I'm guessing that there is some way to tell since the magnetic field isn't distributed in the same way on the equator as on the poles.
Ryan Reed said:Electrons can have either +1/2 spin or -1/2, what dictates that it is one instead of the other?
Electron spin is a fundamental property of an electron that determines its angular momentum and magnetic moment. It is a quantum mechanical property that describes the inherent rotation of electrons around their own axis.
Electron spin is determined by the intrinsic angular momentum of the electron, which is an unchangeable property. It is also influenced by the presence of magnetic fields and the interaction with other particles.
The direction of electron spin is dictated by the laws of quantum mechanics. The spin of an electron can only have two possible orientations - up or down - and these orientations cannot be precisely measured at the same time.
No, the spin of an electron cannot be changed as it is an intrinsic property. However, the direction of electron spin can be manipulated by applying external magnetic fields or by interacting with other particles.
Electron spin plays a crucial role in determining the stability and reactivity of atoms and molecules in chemical reactions. The arrangement of electrons and their spin states can influence the strength of chemical bonds and the behavior of molecules in various environments.