Charged particles are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in an imbalance between positive and negative charges within them.
Related terms
Electric Field: A region in space around a charged particle or object where electric forces can be detected.
Coulomb's Law: A mathematical equation that describes the force between two charged particles based on their charges and the distance between them.
Ionization: The process of adding or removing electrons from an atom or molecule, resulting in the formation of charged particles.