Question

An electron has a charge of

A. –1 and the same mass as a proton
B. +1 and the same mass as a proton
C. –1 and a smaller mass than a proton
D. +1 and a smaller mass than a proton

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. An electron has a charge of -1 and a smaller mass than a proton. Proton has the same mass with the neutron. The ratio between the mass of a proton and an electron is about 2000. An electron has an equal value but negative charge with the proton.