An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
A subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
| electron | |
| neutron | |
| isotope | |
| proton |