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Stable elementary particles having the smallest known negative charge, present in all elements; also called negatrons. Positively charged electrons are called positrons. The numbers, energies and arrangement of electrons around atomic nuclei determine the chemical identities of elements. Beams of electrons are called cathode rays or beta rays, the latter being a high-energy biproduct of nuclear decay.<\/p>\n

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A negatively charged particle that revolves about the nucleus of an atom. Its mass is negligible but its negative charge balances the single positive charge of one proton.<\/p>\n

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Tremely small particle with a negative electrical charge that revolves about the center (nucleus) of an atom.<\/p>\n

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A negatively charged subatomic particle.<\/p>\n

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One of the negatively charged subatomic particles distributed around a positive nucleus (positron) to form an atom.<\/p>\n

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An extremely minute particle with a negative electrical charge that revolves about the central core or nucleus of an atom. Its mass is about ki84o that of a hydrogen atom, or 9.11 X 10~28 g. The negative electrical charge is 1.602 X 1019 coulombs. When emitted from radioactive substances, electrons are known as negative beta particles, or rays.<\/p>\n

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One of the minuscule constituents comprising an atom is referred to as an electron. It possesses an equivalent mass and charge magnitude as a positron; however, an electron bears a negative charge.<\/p>\n

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