Multiple Choice
If the charge (q) of an electron is -1, what is the charge (q) of a proton?
2. Atoms & Elements
Subatomic Particles
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Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?
A
Neutron
B
Electron
C
Proton
D
Positron
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Identify the subatomic particles listed: Neutron, Electron, Proton, and Positron.
Recall the charges associated with each subatomic particle: Neutrons are neutral (no charge), Electrons have a negative charge, Protons have a positive charge, and Positrons have a positive charge.
Focus on the subatomic particle with a negative charge, which is the Electron.
Understand that electrons are found in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus of an atom and are responsible for chemical bonding and electricity.
Conclude that among the given options, the Electron is the subatomic particle with a negative charge.
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