Electrons are Found

Question

Electrons are found
A)in the nucleus of an atom.
B)only in complex molecules.
C)in one or more shells that surround the atom's nucleus.
D)in both the nucleus and inner shell of an atom.

Accepted Answer

Electrons are found in one or more shells that surround the atom's nucleus. They are negatively charged particles that are attracted to the positively charged protons in the nucleus. The arrangement of electrons in an atom's shells determines its chemical properties and reactivity. Electrons are never found in the nucleus of an atom, as that is where the positively charged protons and neutral neutrons are located. Complex molecules may contain electrons, but so do all atoms and simpler molecules.