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  • What is an electron?

    An electron is a subatomic particle with a negative charge that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

  • What is the charge of an electron?

    An electron has a charge of -1 elementary charge, which is approximately \(-1.6\times10^{-19}\) coulombs.

  • Where are electrons located in an atom?

    Electrons are found in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus, occupying energy levels or orbitals.

  • What is the relative mass of an electron compared to a proton?

    The electron's mass is about 1/1836 that of a proton, making it much lighter.

  • How do electrons determine chemical properties?

    Chemical properties depend mainly on the arrangement and number of electrons in the outermost shell (valence electrons).

  • What is an electron orbital?

    An orbital is a region around the nucleus where there is a high probability of finding an electron.

  • What is the significance of electron spin?

    Electron spin is a quantum property with two possible values, up or down, affecting magnetic and chemical behavior.

  • What is the Pauli Exclusion Principle regarding electrons?

    It states that no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers, so each orbital holds a maximum of two electrons with opposite spins.

  • How do electrons absorb and emit energy?

    Electrons absorb energy to jump to higher energy levels and emit energy as light when returning to lower levels.

  • What is the charge-to-mass ratio of an electron?

    The charge-to-mass ratio is approximately \(-1.76\times10^{11}\,\mathrm{C/kg}\).

  • What experiment discovered the electron?

    The cathode ray tube experiment by J.J. Thomson in 1897 led to the discovery of the electron.

  • What role do electrons play in ionic bonding?

    Electrons are transferred from one atom to another, creating ions that attract each other to form ionic bonds.

  • What role do electrons play in covalent bonding?

    Electrons are shared between atoms to form covalent bonds, creating molecules.

  • What is an electron configuration?

    Electron configuration describes the distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals.

  • What is the significance of valence electrons?

    Valence electrons determine an atom's chemical reactivity and bonding behavior.

  • How does the energy of electrons change with distance from the nucleus?

    Electrons farther from the nucleus have higher energy than those closer to the nucleus.

  • What is the quantum mechanical model of the electron?

    It describes electrons as wave-like particles with probabilistic locations rather than fixed orbits.

  • What is the principle quantum number?

    The principal quantum number (n) indicates the main energy level or shell of an electron.

  • What is the difference between an electron and a proton?

    Electrons have a negative charge and much smaller mass, while protons have a positive charge and are heavier.

  • How do electrons contribute to electrical conductivity?

    Free or delocalized electrons allow materials to conduct electricity by moving through the structure.