The Subatomic Particles That Possess a Single Negative Charge and Surround

Question

The subatomic particles that possess a single negative charge and surround the nucleus are the
A) isotopes.
B) protons.
C) neutrons.
D) electrons.

Accepted Answer

Electrons possess a single negative charge and surround the nucleus of an atom. Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons, and protons have a single positive charge in the nucleus. Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.