Draw a diagram to illustrate your explanation of how the charge of a single electron was determined.

Question

I'm suppose to draw a picture to show how they determined electrons were negative, but am unsure of what to draw for it.
One of my ideas is to draw a cathode ray tube with both ends labeled as cathode(negative) and anode(positive).

But I am not sure if there are any better ideas swell.

Answer 1

I think it might be a good idea to read up on the Millikan oil drop experiment.
For example:
http://felix.physics.sunysb.edu/~allen/252/PHY251_Millikan.html

Answer 2

My drawing should include a negative and positive charged plate with atoms being suspended inside with some flowing towards the negative plate and others flowing to the charge plate.
Would this be suffice?

Answer 3

I prefer that to your cathode ray tube, but you better add explanation of why some are falling and some are rising :)

Answer 4

Thanks for the help!

Answer 5

You are welcome. Good luck.