we all knows that atoms consist of the nucleus with the electrons orbiting it and between these particles there is empty space. now say we got 2 things each has their atoms lined up perfectly with their corresponding empty spaces relate to each others particles so if we then time it perfectly could we pass these 2 objects through each other?
2007-07-05 18:26:43 · 9 answers · asked by Harold s 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The electrons would repel the atoms away from each other with extreme force as they got incredibly close together.. Theoretically, if they were to get infinitesimally close to each other, they would repel with an infinite force meaning an infinite amount of energy would be needed hypothetically unless some sort of reaction would take place.
One would argue that the protons would cancel the repulsion from the electrons but keep in mind the electrons are around the nucleus and as the atoms get close, the electrons come very close to each other. Electromagnetic force is inversely proportional to the distance squared so the protons in the inner nucleus's attractions and repulsions become unimportant.
2007-07-05 18:31:36 · answer #1 · answered by TadaceAce 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The nucleus is very dense and has a radius of about 10-13 m. An atom is about a thousand times larger. Most of the mass is in the nucleus. So what is in the empty space?. From quantum mechanics, the electrons move around the nucleus so fast that they create a field. So in answer to the question, the empty space is full of the electromagnetic force and electrons. The planetary model of the atom should be avoided. Think of electrons as creating a field of force.
2016-04-01 10:52:36 · answer #2 · answered by Veronica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regular matter on Earth are basically empty space. A neutrino can pass through earth without hitting anything. The Exception will be the Neutron star that is collapsed until all protons and electrons are combined into neutron.
2007-07-05 19:36:42 · answer #3 · answered by asimovll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could pass them through the empty spaces, yes, as most of the 'atoms' are just the electron clouds. But that takes a lot of work.
If you're saying that there is sufficient empty space between protons and neutrons, there isn't.
2007-07-05 18:33:40 · answer #4 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The very presence of the other nuclei disturbs that space. And the nuclei will repel each other because of the electrostatic forces. So, whether you can line them up is a big question!
Neutrons and similar electrically neutral particles do pass through considerable thickness of matter. A neutrino can pass through our earth!
2007-07-05 18:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by Swamy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I am not a physicist but I do know that such particles are charged either positive or negative. since like charges repel then they would never pass through each others space, I could go on about this but I would just get myself more confused! I do hope this helps a little.
2007-07-05 18:35:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no because the electrons are moving all the time and there is no way you could possibly stop all electrons from hitting any of the other electrons or protons or anything else. and the empty space between them is so small anyway....just not gonna happen.
2007-07-05 19:22:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutrons can pass thru the cloud of electrons, only being deflected when they score a bulls eye on the nucleus.
2007-07-05 19:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is one idea in quantum physics.
2007-07-06 10:09:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋