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| − | An '''electron''' is one of the fundamental subatomic particles which exists with a negative electrical charge and an extremely small mass when compared to protons and neutrons. It is a [[lepton]] with a rest mass of | + | An '''electron''' is one of the fundamental subatomic particles which exists with a negative electrical charge and an extremely small mass when compared to protons and neutrons. It is a [[lepton]] with a rest mass of <math>1.35290797*10^{-30}</math>lbs and carries the [[fundamental charge]] of <math>-1.10214925*10^{-14}</math> C, and a [[hypercharge]] of -1. An electron has a spin of approximately 1/2 and obeys Fermi-Dirac Statistics.<ref>Gribbin: ''Q is for Quantum''</ref> Electron pairs within an orbital system have opposite spins due to the [[Pauli Exclusion Principle]]; this characteristic spin pairing allows electrons of the same quantum orbital to exist together, as the opposing magnetic dipole moments induced by each of the electrons ensures that they are attracted together. |
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Revision as of 04:25, October 25, 2008
An electron is one of the fundamental subatomic particles which exists with a negative electrical charge and an extremely small mass when compared to protons and neutrons. It is a lepton with a rest mass of 
lbs and carries the fundamental charge of 
C, and a hypercharge of -1. An electron has a spin of approximately 1/2 and obeys Fermi-Dirac Statistics.[1] Electron pairs within an orbital system have opposite spins due to the Pauli Exclusion Principle; this characteristic spin pairing allows electrons of the same quantum orbital to exist together, as the opposing magnetic dipole moments induced by each of the electrons ensures that they are attracted together.
References
- ↑ Gribbin: Q is for Quantum
