Repulsion

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Repulsion is a fundamental concept in physics and chemistry, describing the force that pushes particles apart. It is a key principle in the understanding of many physical and chemical phenomena, including the behavior of electrons in atoms and the properties of chemical compounds.

Physics[edit | edit source]

In physics, repulsion is often associated with the behavior of electrically charged particles. According to Coulomb's law, like charges repel each other. This principle is fundamental to the structure of atoms, as it explains why electrons, which are all negatively charged, do not collapse into the positively charged nucleus.

Chemistry[edit | edit source]

In chemistry, repulsion is a key concept in understanding the behavior of electrons in atoms and molecules. According to the Pauli exclusion principle, no two electrons in an atom can occupy the same quantum state simultaneously. This principle, which is a consequence of the quantum mechanical nature of electrons, leads to electron repulsion, which is responsible for the structure of the periodic table and the properties of chemical compounds.

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