Electron (Noun)
Meaning
An elementary particle with negative charge.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The negatively charged electron plays a crucial role in forming chemical bonds between atoms.
- The orbit of an electron around the nucleus determines the overall charge of the atom.
- An electron microscope is capable of capturing detailed images at a nanoscale by transmitting a beam of electrons through a specimen.
- Free electrons moving in a conductor enable the flow of electricity and make electronic devices possible.
- Electrons that occupy the outermost energy level of an atom participate in chemical reactions by interacting with electrons of adjacent atoms.