Which of the following statements about electrons is incorrect ?
A) Electrons are negatively charged.
B) Electrons have a negligible mass compared to the rest of the atom.
C) Electrons exist in the nucleus of the atom.
D) The number of electrons equals the atomic number in a neutral atom.
E) Electrons experience a strong attraction to a positively charged nucleus.

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Electrons exist outside the nucleus of the atom, not inside it. Protons and neutrons are the particles that make up the nucleus.

Which of the Following Statements About Electrons Is Incorrect