Negativladungen

Negativladungen refers to the electrical charge possessed by certain subatomic particles, most notably the electron. This negative charge is a fundamental property of matter and is quantized, meaning it exists in discrete units. The unit of negative charge is conventionally defined as the elementary charge, denoted by 'e', with a value of approximately -1.602 x 10^-19 coulombs. Objects or systems that have an excess of negatively charged particles compared to positively charged particles are said to have a net negative charge. Conversely, if they have a deficit of negative charges, they will exhibit a net positive charge. The interaction between negative charges and positive charges is governed by the electromagnetic force, where like charges repel each other and opposite charges attract. This principle is central to many phenomena in physics and chemistry, including the formation of atoms, chemical bonding, and the flow of electric current. The concept of negative charge is essential for understanding electrical circuits, static electricity, and the behavior of electromagnetic fields.