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Scientists discover that like-charged particles can sometimes attract

22 Mar 2024
Negatively charged particles in water attract to form hexagonal clusters
“Electrosolvation force” Negatively charged silica microparticles suspended in water attract each other to form hexagonal clusters. (Courtesy: Zhang Kang)
From a young age, we are taught in school that like charges – whether both positive or both negati

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Liam Critchley is a science writer who specializes in chemistry, nanotechnology and electronics
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