CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2003 - Question 11
Chemistry 2003 JAMB Past Questions - Question 11: When cathode rays are deflected onto the electrode of an electrometer, the instrument becomes
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Explanation
.When cathode rays are deflected onto the electrode of an electrometer, the instrument becomes negatively charged. This is because cathode rays consist of electrons, and when they strike a surface, they transfer their negative charge to that surface, resulting in a net negative charge on the electrometer electrode.

