Monday: Science
What particle in an atom has a negative charge?
Hint: It orbits the nucleus and balances the atom's positive charge … →
In an atom, the negatively charged particle is called the electron.
Electrons orbit the nucleus, which contains protons and neutrons.
While protons have a positive charge and neutrons have no charge, electrons carry a negative charge, balancing the atom's overall electrical neutrality when equal to the number of protons.
The attraction between the negatively charged electrons and the positively charged protons in the nucleus holds the atom together. Electrons play a crucial role in chemical reactions and bonding, as they can be gained, lost, or shared between atoms to form different substances.
What do the other words mean?
Neutron – Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom, but they carry no charge.
Proton – Protons have a positive charge, not a negative one.
