The Negatively Charged Component of the Atom is The

Question

The negatively charged component of the atom is the
A)proton.
B)nucleus.
C)neutron.
D)electron.

Accepted Answer

The electron is the negatively charged component of the atom, located in the outermost shells surrounding the nucleus. Protons are positively charged, neutrons are neutral, and the nucleus contains both protons and neutrons.