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If you put two electrons next to each other, would they attract or repel each other? Explain your answer.​

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Answer:

Repel

Step-by-step explanation:

Due to electrostatic repulsion the two electrons will repel each other as they both possess similar charges

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yes the two electrons will “touch” each other when their centers are at a separation equal to one electron in diameter
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