Term: electron charge
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E01982

Definition:
The negative electric charge which appears on the electron or univalent ions [ 1.602 x 10E-19 coulombs or 4.803 x 10E-10 electrostatic units (esu)].

Related Terms:
1) electric charge (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E01923).

Source: PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2186 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)

Citation: 'electron charge' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E01982

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