Question detail
Which particle has a relative electrical charge of -1?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes
Question
- A. Proton
- B. Neutron
- C. Electron
- D. Nucleus
Answer
The particle with a relative electrical charge of -1 is the electron.
Explanation
Electrons are negatively charged, while protons are positively charged and neutrons have no charge.
Common mistake
Common Mistake in Electron Charge
Students often state that the relative electrical charge of an electron is +1.
Remember that the relative electrical charge of an electron is -1. Keep the correction anchored to Relative electrical charges of subatomic particles and avoid mixing it with nearby Unit 4.1 ideas.
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