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| Sorry, but I do not know the answer to that question. However, I also have a theory. | |
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| I believe that electrons move around the nucleus in specific orbits, like the planets around the sun. I also think that these orbits can only hold a certain amount of electrons each. | |
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| Very interesting. It sounds like you're on to something. | |
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| Yes and there's more! I also believe that when an atom gains energy, an electron jumps up to a higher orbit and when an atom loses energy, the electron jumps down to its original orbit. This energy is given off as radiation. I must go now, but i'll see you tomorrow. | |
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