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What is the name of the negatively charged particle in an atom?
Answer
Electron
Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom. Protons are positively charged and reside in the nucleus.
💡 Did you know?
An electron is about 1,800 times lighter than a proton, yet their charges are equal in magnitude.
Other options people guess
- Proton
- Neutron
- Positron
Topics
- Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
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