Cathode Ray Question

AgaBoogaBoo

Lifer
Feb 16, 2003
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In cathode ray tubes, what is the thing call that emites the cathode ray from the negative electrode?

Is the answer simply an electron?
 

AgaBoogaBoo

Lifer
Feb 16, 2003
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Nope, doesn't sound like it. This is a section question from an Honors Chem book. Section is titled "THe Structure of the Atom"