Alphabetical

electron

[noun]

A subatomic particle with a negative charge of 1.60 × 10-19 coulombs and a mass of 9.11 × 10-31 kg. Electrons are generally found around the nucleus of an atom, but may be gained or lost during ion formation. Compare to neutron and proton.


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