A Negatively Charged Subatomic Particle That Moves Around the Nucleus

Question

A negatively charged subatomic particle that moves around the nucleus is a(n):
A)orbital.
B)proton.
C)neutron.
D)electron.

Accepted Answer

Only electrons are negatively charged and move around the nucleus. Protons are positively charged and are located in the nucleus, while neutrons are neutral and also located in the nucleus. Orbitals refer to the regions within an atom where electrons are likely to be found.