To Make an Uncharged Object Have a Negative Charge We

question 16

Multiple Choice

To make an uncharged object have a negative charge we must:

• A)add some atoms
• B)remove some atoms
• C)add some electrons
• D)remove some electrons
• E)write down a negative sign

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Definitions:

Beta Particle

A fast-moving electron or positron with high energy released during the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus.

Atomic Nucleus

The small, dense region at the center of an atom, consisting of protons and neutrons and containing nearly all the atom's mass.

Beta Particle

A high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted by the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus during beta decay.

Atomic Nucleus

The dense central core of an atom, containing protons and neutrons, around which electrons orbit.