Where does an electron get its negative charge?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

The electron is a subatomic particle and has no known components or substructure (in other words it is not made up of other smaller things). Therefore, the electron is generally believed to be an elementary particle and thus an electron IS a negative charge.

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What has a negative charge Proton electron or neutron?

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What charge does an electron have?

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Is an electron characterized by a negative charge?

Yes, an electron is characterized by a negative charge.

Does an electron have a positive charge?

No, an electron has a negative charge.

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Neutrons does not contain a charge. electron has the negative charge.

What electron has a electric charge?

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What does a electron have?

Electron's have a negative charge, Protons have a positive charge.

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