2006-09-03 16:39:32 · 5 answers · asked by POONAM W 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It is simply one of their innate characteristics. No one knows why.
2006-09-03 16:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The charge of electrons as well as protons and neutrons are determined by the lepton or quark arrangments that make them up. An electron is a charged lepton whereas neutrons and protons are made up of quarks.
2006-09-03 16:44:18 · answer #2 · answered by sparc77 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
electrons dont "get charge" they are a charge.
2006-09-03 18:09:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the charge on e- is equal to the sum of elementary particles quarks which provide it the -ve charge
2006-09-03 17:28:29 · answer #4 · answered by sami1989 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't have to get, they HAVE a charge (negative)
2006-09-03 16:41:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋