Electron

An electron is a subatomic particle that has a negative electric charge. It was first discovered by J.J. Thomson in a shocking experiment that involved blasting cathode rays with a laser gun. Ok, maybe not a laser gun, but it was definitely something that involved high voltage and a fancy vacuum tube.

Electrons are weird little things. They don’t really have a size or a shape, and they’re always moving around like they’ve had too much coffee. They’re kind of like those annoying kids on a playground who won’t sit still and keep running around all over the place.

One of the things that makes electrons so interesting is that they’re always buzzing about, creating tiny electric fields wherever they go. This is what gives matter its electrical properties, and the reason why you’ll get a shock if you touch a doorknob after shuffling your feet on the carpet.

Electrons have a complicated relationship with gravity. On the one hand, they’re attracted to anything with mass just like any other particle. But on the other hand, they’re so tiny and light that they’re almost completely unaffected by gravity. It’s like trying to use a feather to change the course of a battleship.

Despite their small size, electrons are hugely important in everything from chemistry to electronics. They play a vital role in the structure of atoms and molecules, and are the reason why we have computers, cell phones, and all sorts of other gadgets that we can’t live without.

So the next time you’re feeling a bit lost and confused about the crazy world of subatomic particles, just remember that everything is relative, and that even the tiniest thing can make a big difference. And if you see an electron buzzing around, just try to stay out of its way – it’s got places to go and things to do, and it’s not going to let anything stand in its path!