Negative Charge (Noun)
Meaning
Having a surplus of electrons; having a lower electric potential.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- A neutron-rich nucleus has a negative charge due to the presence of extra electrons.
- Free electrons in a metallic wire have a negative charge and move freely within the lattice.
- In an electrochemical cell, the electrode with a negative charge is known as the cathode.
- The negative charge on the electron cloud induces a shift in the atomic energy levels.
- In a plasma, the negative charge on the electron is balanced by the positive charge on the ions.