ervhpk
May 10, 2012, 10:55 AM
2. Why are the electrons in a helium atom closer the nucleus compared to the electron in a hydrogen atom?
ebaines
May 10, 2012, 11:14 AM
2. Why are the electrons in a helium atom closer the nucleus compared to the electron in a hydrogen atom?
Think of the force of attraction between oppositely charge particles - a He atom has two protons in the neucleus whereas a H atom has only one. How would this effect the electrons?