| − | An '''electron''' is one of the [[fundamental particles]] making up an [[atom]] and has a very small mass. It is a [[lepton]] with a rest mass of 9.1093897*10^-31kg and carries the [[fundamental charge]] of -1.60218925*10^-19 C. An electron is a spin 1/2 particle which obeys Fermi-Dirac Statistics.<ref>Gribbin: ''Q is for Quantum''</ref> | + | 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 9.1093897*10^-31kg and carries the [[fundamental charge]] of -1.60218925*10^-19 C. An electron is a spin 1/2 particle which obeys Fermi-Dirac Statistics.<ref>Gribbin: ''Q is for Quantum''</ref> |