Which statement describes the charge and location of an electron in an atom?

June 2018 NY Regents Chemistry Exam

1 Which statement describes the charge and location of an electron in an atom?
 

(1) An electron has a positive charge and is located outside the nucleus.

(2) An electron has a positive charge and is located in the nucleus.

(3) An electron has a negative charge and is located outside the nucleus.

(4) An electron has a negative charge and is located in the nucleus.

Solution: An electron has a negative charge and is located outside the nucleus.

Answer: 3

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