Drawing the electron configuration for a neutral atom of silicon involves understanding its atomic structure and applying the rules that govern how electrons are arranged within an atom. Silicon, a ...

Atoms with more than 4 valence electrons tend to gain electrons to achieve a stable configuration, forming negative ions ...

SYDNEY, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Australian researchers say they've made a major step toward a working quantum computer by developing a single-electron "reader." Quantum computers promise huge increases in ...

The liquid electrolytes in flow batteries provide a bridge to help carry electrons into electrodes, and that changes how chemical engineers think about efficiency. The way to boost electron transfer ...