Electrones (en. Electrons)

/elek'trón-es/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Fundamental particles that constitute electric current.

Electrons flow through the conductor to generate electricity.

Los electrones fluyen a través del conductor para generar electricidad.

Responsible for the chemical properties of atoms.

The number of electrons in the outer layer of an atom determines its reactivity.

El número de electrones en la capa externa de un átomo determina su reactividad.

Their movement creates electric and magnetic fields.

The movement of electrons in a magnet produces a magnetic field.

El movimiento de electrones en un imán produce un campo magnético.

From the Greek 'ēlektron', which means 'amber' or 'material that produces static.'

electric charge

Amount of electricity that electrons have.

carga eléctrica

electric circuit

Closed path through which electrons flow.

circuito eléctrico

electric neutral

State in which an object has no net charge, due to the equality between electrons and protons.

neutro eléctrico

protons

Subatomic particles with a positive charge found in the nucleus of the atom.

protones

neutrons

Subatomic particles with no charge found in the nucleus of the atom.

neutrones

atom

The basic unit of matter, composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons.

átomo

Colloquial expression to refer to a very active or energetic person.

That girl is like an electron, always on the move.

Esa chica es como un electrón, siempre en movimiento.

Term used in technology to refer to devices that operate on electric power.

That new gadget is like an electron, always connected.

Ese nuevo gadget es como un electrón, siempre conectado.