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Electrons

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Electrons are subatomic particles with a negative electric charge. They orbit around the nucleus of an atom in specific energy levels or shells.

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