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can electrons exist outside the atom?

some1 said to once.but.an electron IS part of the atom.so i dont see how this makes sense.so.yes or no or hard to explain.?

Answer:

trueHelps to pass bad fats and cholesterolsRemember to also include water
True Research shows extra fiber in the diet can carry fats out of the intestines, and reduce cholesterol levels.
The answer is yesTwo examples: 1Beta decayA beta particle (which is essentially an electron) is emitted from the nucleus of an atom of a radionuclideThis is not part of the atom any longer and thus exists outside any atom2Vacuum tubes that use either a high voltage potential alone or a combination of high voltage and heated cathode to cause the emission of electrons from their atomsExamples would include, CRT's, Crookes tubes, and X-ray tubesAdditionally, materials can be made to emit electrons by the addition of certain compounds, usually radioactive, in a process called thermionic emissionWhile thermions refers to any particle emitted as a result of high temperature, with or without a doping agent, the emission of an electron would countExamples: Aluminum is sometimes alloyed or sintered with thorium compounds to enhance it's thermionic propertiesSo short answer: Yes.

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