electrons are still considered to be fundamental particles
which cannot be broken down into any constituent particles.
...that is, according to established theories.
However, "string" theorists are trying to establish their
theory of everything and have advanced the notion that
"strings" are the only truly fundamental particles.
I find string theory to be vague in its presentation and
there are at least three string theories competing for
honors. A basic premise of string theory is that these
ultimately fundamental particles make up all of the
real world and all of any alternative world you can dream up.
If you buy into string theory though, electrons must be made
of these strings which are described as 9-, 11-, or 17-dimensional loops that come from a primordial membrane
which has somehow been disturbed enough to create
the universe as we know it .
This still does not answer your question though, because
even if electrons are fundamental, what is that substance.
Is it the same substance that forms neutrinos, quarks,
and other subatomic particales.
I think you have asked a very good question which science
has yet to answer. Therefore, I have to answer quizzically
with:
!) Electrons are fundamental particles and are not "made"
up of anything or
2)I don't know because nobody knows!!!
2007-07-18 11:21:02
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answer #1
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answered by roger m 2
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According to the current Standard Model of physics, the electron contains no structure inside itself. It is a fundamental particle. An electron is made out of itself, and there is no way to divide it any further.
2007-07-18 18:02:08
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answered by lithiumdeuteride 7
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An electron is a fundamental particle, classed as a member of the leptons.
According to the Standard Model of physics, it cannot be subdivided further.
Hence it is not made up of any smaller parts, it is fundamental just like quarks.
2007-07-18 17:59:44
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answer #3
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answered by Tsumego 5
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The answer given by roger m is most comprehensive, but as per the modern theories, all matter in the universe is manifestation of energy and all matter is convertible into energy and vice versa. No body as yet knows what is the source of all energy and people are only theorisingand speculating.
2007-07-19 03:12:03
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answered by Venkateswara Rao K 2
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Energy, as is everything else.
Electrons do not exist inside of an atom as an individual entity. However an electron can be released from an atom when excited as a wave particle.
2007-07-18 18:11:40
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answer #5
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answered by bouncer bobtail 7
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e·lec·tron
e·lec·tron [i lék tròn]
(plural e·lec·trons)
n
elementary particle: a stable negatively charged elementary particle with a small mass that is a fundamental constituent of matter and orbits the nucleus of an atom
[Late 19th century. < electric]
Encarta ® World English Dictionary © & (P) 1998-2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
2007-07-18 18:11:57
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answer #6
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answered by Anonymous
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negative energy
it exists in clouds around every atomic nucleus
metals have dissociated clouds of them so they can conduct electricity as the movemnet of electrons is electricity
2007-07-19 04:37:13
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answered by ~*tigger*~ ** 7
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electrons are an illusory explanation, invented by the subliminal extra-terrestrial governing force playing with the minds of earthlings like you. they're made of your imagination.
2007-07-18 18:24:40
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answered by jobob 2
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Its just made of 'Probability Density Function' matter, like everything else.
2007-07-18 19:23:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Well they all jump in with their answers and not one off them understand either what they have said or the question!
2007-07-18 18:23:59
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answered by Anonymous
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