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Electron Definition
Chemistry Glossary Definition of Electron
By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide
Electron Definition: An electron is a negatively charged component of an atom. Electrons exist outside of and surrounding the atom nucleus. Each electron carries one unit of negative charge and has a very small mass as compared with that of a neutron or proton.
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