OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
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Which particle contributes the negative charge to the atom?
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proton
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electron
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neutron
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nucleus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The nucleus of an atom is surrounded by a cloud of electrons. Remember, electrons are negatively-charged and are attracted to the positively-charged protons in the nucleus. An atom is considered to be electrically neutral if it has an equal number of protons and electrons.
Detailed explanation-2: -A subatomic particle with a negative electric charge is called an electron. Compared with protons and neutrons, electrons are smaller in mass.
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