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    What Is An Electron?

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    An electron is defined as a sub-atomic particle carrying a negative charge. It is the essential particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. The flow of electrons produces electricity. An electron is a basic particle moving a unit electrical charge. Its mass is 1/1,837th that of a proton.

    Electrons surround the atom's positively-charged nucleus. They determine the atom's chemical properties. An electron is a negative unit of electrical charge that makes up a current. It is denoted by the symbol e-. It typically exists outside the nucleus of an atom. It is, however, bound to the atom by electromagnetic forces. The mass of a proton is about 1, 837 times that of an electron. Electrons are small and indivisible particles. It is lightweight, and is the cause of most electric phenomena. Along with protons and neutrons, electrons are one of the fundamental building blocks of an atom.

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