Which particle builds a static electric charge when it is transferred from one object to another?

A.
molecule

B.
atom

C.
proton

D.
electron

Question

Which particle builds a static electric charge when it is transferred from one object to another?	
 
 A.
molecule
 
 B.
atom
 
 C.
proton
 
 D.
electron

anonymous · Answer

D

anonymous · Answer

The particle has to have a charge, so it's either C or D.   A proton is bound in the nucleus and it requires much energy to liberate a proton.  An electron is found in an orbital around the nucleus and is much easier to liberate.  Given that, what do you think the answer is?