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an __ is a single negatively charged sub-atomic particle found in the shells of an atom

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An __ is a single negatively charged sub-atomic particle found in the shells of an atom

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Electron

Explanation

This question is about the basic structure of an atom which consists of three types of particles: Protons, Neutrons and Electrons. Protons have a positive charge and neutrons are neutral i.e., they don't have a charge. Electrons are the negatively charged sub-atomic particles that revolve around the nucleus of the atom in specific paths known as shells or orbits. Therefore, in the context of this question, the missing word should refer to the negatively charged sub-atomic particle found in the shell of an atom.