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electrons

Pronunciation: [ɪˈlɛktrɒnz]

Word

Context: “science”

(noun) tiny particles that are part of atoms and have a negative charge. They are very small and move around atoms. Think of them like the little building blocks of everything around us, like the objects we touch and see.

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Electrons flow through wires to power our homes.

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Without electrons, the light bulb won't turn on; it needs them to work.

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What happens to the electrons when the temperature of the metal goes up?

Context: “technology”

(noun) the small parts in devices that help things like computers and phones to work. Electrons are important for sending messages and doing calculations inside these machines.

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New computers use electrons to process information much faster than old ones.

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If the electrons in a circuit are not flowing, the device will not function.

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Why are electrons so important for modern technology?

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