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What is the difference between negative ion and electron?
Can you tell me the difference between negative ion and electron?
Sure. An electron is a subatomic particle that carries a negative electric charge. It is found outside the nucleus of an atom. On the other hand, a negative ion is an atom or molecule that has gained one or more extra electrons and thus carries a negative charge. Does that help clarify the difference between the two?