Which of the following best characterizes an electron?
A. negatively charged particle outside the nucleus of an atom
B. negatively charged particle within the nucleus of an atom
C. positively charged particle that carries electrical current
Which of the following best characterizes an electron?
A. negatively charged particle outside the nucleus of an atom
B. negatively charged particle within the nucleus of an atom
C. positively charged particle that carries electrical current

Respuesta :

A, electrons are negatively charged and do orbit around the nucleons
The correct answer to this question is "C. positively charged particle that carries electrical current." This statement best characterizes an electron. An electron can be either bound to the nucleus of an atom or free. Thank you for posting your question. I hope that this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.