What is the charge on an electron?
-1
-2
+1
+2
Electron carries one unit negative charge.
Question 110 (ii)
Science Application An atom consists of charged particles called electrons and protons. Each proton has a charge of +1 and each electron has a charge -1. Remember the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons, while answering this question : What will be the charge on an atom, if it loses an electron?