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Chapter 22, Problem 19E

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Problem 19E

When one material is rubbed against another, electrons jump readily from one to the other but protons do not. Why is this? (Think in atomic terms.)

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Problem 19E

When one material is rubbed against another, electrons jump readily from one to the other but protons do not. Why is this? (Think in atomic terms.)

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Solution 19E

The protons are attached to the nucleus by the nuclear force (strong and weak force), whereas the electrons are bounded to the atom by electrostatic force.

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