Where are electrons found?

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Electrons are everywhere. They are found in orbit around all atomic nuclei, and are responsible for the solidity of everyday objects.

In metallic structures electrons are not bound to their nuclei. They flow around freely, allowing us to construct electric circuits.

Your computer monitor or television may contain a cathode ray tube: these devices emit electrons from the heated cathode and accelerate them towards the anode, which is the screen.

Nuclear reactions often emit electrons in the form of beta rays; cosmic radiation from space is constantly bombarding us with electrons!

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