2007-03-16 02:33:59 · 9 answers · asked by wtfroflwafl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
An example? During loads of biochemical reactions... cellular respiration is where I've come across this a lot lately, and I'm just wondering why.
2007-03-16 02:48:59 · update #1
Protons reside within the nuclei of atoms and electrons orbit atoms (and molecules). When discussing changes to molecules (especially hydrocarbons, etc.) gaining an electron may imply adding a hydrogen atom (to the molecule) which of course comes with an electron and a proton.
2007-03-16 03:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give an example of where/when this happens. In the sun? There, the temperature is a gazillion degrees and so the strong force between protons can almost be neglected. Therefore the protons move like electrons. If you have a charged particle (only electron), its "unfavorable" because it is unstable. Thus, a proton is often given to balance it out.
2007-03-16 09:41:59 · answer #2 · answered by J Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very rare that an atom gaining an electron is also gaining a proton. The only places I know of this happening are in the sun and other stars and in thermonuclear weapons. You are describing a fusion reaction.
2007-03-16 12:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the positive magnetic forces produced by the protons must to equivlent to the negitive forces by the electrons, so that the electrons can orbits the atom without flying out of orbit.
F(proton) = F(electron)
acceleration of an orbiting electron equals mV^2/r
so , F(proton) = mV^2/r
2007-03-16 09:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by kevins963 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Molecules like to be electrically neutral.
That is why when you have ions (atoms that have lost or gained electrons) they like to form with another ion that has the opposite.
e.g. Sodium ions Na+ and Chloride Ions Cl- form together to make Na+Cl-, when then becomes a compound which is electrically neutral - this is known as known as ionic bonding
2007-03-16 09:57:08 · answer #5 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because in order for the nucleus to hold on to another electron it needs the charge of a protron inside the nucleus.
2007-03-16 09:42:20 · answer #6 · answered by Bernard W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe cause protons and electrons in an atom have to equal!!!!
2007-03-16 09:45:13 · answer #7 · answered by S . Sushmita 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when they gain an electron, they're suposed to lose a proton...
2007-03-16 09:43:02 · answer #8 · answered by sweetrocker_131 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OOHHHH, I know this I learned about it in my creationism class, in my public high school.. The reason is because Jesus did it. It was god's plan.
hope I helped!!!
2007-03-16 09:37:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋