Question

The charge on an electron is equal to:

A. 1.6 x 10^-19 C of –ve charge

B. 2.6 x 10^-19 C of –ve charge

C. 1.6 x 10^-22 C of –ve charge

D. 1.6 x 10^-23 C of –ve charge

Answer 1

The charge on an electron is equal to 1.6 x 10^-19 C of –ve charge which is a
calculated value which always stands to be true whatever the atom may be.

Hence, the correct option is A.