Question

Which statement describes the electrons in an atom?
A. The electrons are inside the nucleus and have no charge.
B. The electrons orbit outside the nucleus and have no charge.
C. The electrons are inside the nucleus and have a negative charge.
D. The electrons orbit outside the nucleus and have a negative charge.

Answer 1

D. The electrons orbit outside the nucleus and have a negative charge — electrons carry a negative charge (−1 e) and occupy regions outside the nucleus (electron cloud/orbitals).