General ScienceQuestion 76 of 120
Which part of the atom carries a negative electric charge?
a.Proton
b.Neutron
c.Nucleus
d.Electron
Explanation
Electrons carry a negative charge and orbit the atom's nucleus. Protons carry a positive charge and neutrons have no charge, both residing in the nucleus.
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