What is the charge of an electron?

A.) Positive one

B.) Positive two

C.) Negative one

D.) Negative two

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Chemistry

Maya Rollins

5 February, 04:34

What is the charge of an electron?

A.) Positive one

B.) Positive two

C.) Negative one

D.) Negative two

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Josie Whitehead · Answer 1

The correct answer is C. An electron has a charge of - 1 and a smaller mass than a proton. Proton has the same mass with the neutron. The ratio between the mass of a proton and an electron is about 2000. An electron has an equal value but negative charge with the proton.

What is the charge of an electron?A.) Positive oneB.) Positive twoC.) Negative oneD.) Negative two

What is the charge of an electron?

A.) Positive one

B.) Positive two

C.) Negative one

D.) Negative two