SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What charge do electrons have?
A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Electrons: An electron is a subatomic particle that is negatively charged. As opposite charges attract, negatively charged electrons are drawn to positively charged protons. Electrons are referred to as negative because of their behavior in an electric field.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two kinds of electric charge, positive and negative. On the atomic level, protons are positively charged and electrons are negatively charged.

Detailed explanation-3: -Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Neutrons are neutral and do not have any charge at all. Protons carry a positive charge, and electrons carry the negative charge.

Detailed explanation-4: -Electrons have an electric charge of −1, which is equal but opposite to the charge of a proton, which is +1.

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