🔋college physics i – introduction review

key term - Electrons

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Definition

Electrons are subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, symbolized as $e^{-}$. Found in all atoms, they play a crucial role in electricity and chemical bonding.

5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Electrons have a fundamental charge of $-1.6 \times 10^{-19}$ coulombs.
  2. The mass of an electron is approximately $9.11 \times 10^{-31}$ kilograms.
  3. Electrons can be transferred from one object to another, leading to static electricity.
  4. In an atom, electrons occupy regions called orbitals around the nucleus.
  5. The principle of conservation of charge states that the total electric charge in an isolated system remains constant.

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