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How many electrons will constitute 2 Coulombs of electric charge?

Answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: B. 12.48 × 10¹⁸ electrons
Quick explanation

Charge is quantized in units of the elementary charge e = 1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ C. Hence n = Q/e = 2/(1.602×10⁻¹⁹) ≈ 1.248×10¹⁹ electrons = 12.48×10¹⁸ electrons.

e = 1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ C n = Q/e n = 2/(1.602×10⁻¹⁹) ≈ 1.248×10¹⁹ electrons = 12.48×10¹⁸ electrons

Concept & Reasoning

Each electron carries charge magnitude e = 1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ C. The number of electrons corresponding to a charge magnitude Q is obtained by dividing Q by e. The sign of electron charge is negative, but when a question asks 'how many electrons', the count is a positive number. Substituting Q = 2 C gives approximately 1.248 × 10¹⁹ electrons, which matches 12.48 × 10¹⁸.

How to Solve It in the Exam

1 C corresponds to about 6.24×10¹⁸ electrons; multiply by 2.

Important Exam Point

Keep scientific notation consistent before matching the option.

Quick Trick

1 C corresponds to about 6.24×10¹⁸ electrons; multiply by 2.

Common Mistake

Do not multiply Q by e; electron count is charge divided by elementary charge.

Solution diagram – How many electrons will constitute 2 Coulombs of electric charge?
Exam tipKeep scientific notation consistent before matching the option.
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