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Multiple Choice
Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?
A
Positron
B
Electron
C
Proton
D
Neutron
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Identify the subatomic particles listed: positron, electron, proton, and neutron.
Recall the charges associated with each subatomic particle: electrons have a negative charge, protons have a positive charge, neutrons have no charge, and positrons have a positive charge.
Focus on the electron, which is known to have a negative charge.
Understand that the electron is the only subatomic particle among the options provided that carries a negative charge.
Conclude that the subatomic particle with a negative charge is the electron.